Facilities System Lead - Enterprise Physical Operations
Quick Summary
Serves as the primary technician for all critical facilities at WashU Medicine. This includes BSL3’s, animal facilities, and all other areas deemed critical.
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification. Certifications/Professional Licenses:No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.
EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.
EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.
For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.
Provides advanced technical expertise and leadership in support of critical campus facilities, serving as the primary resource for complex maintenance needs across specialized environments. Oversees day‑to‑day technical operations within assigned areas, evaluates service priorities, and ensures high‑quality completion of HVAC, electrical, or plumbing projects. Mentors and trains junior staff, supports coordination with contractors and campus partners, and helps maintain safe, compliant, and reliable facility conditions. Strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to guide both technical work and team performance are essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Serves as the primary technician for all critical facilities at WashU Medicine. This includes BSL3’s, animal facilities, and all other areas deemed critical.
- →Serves as Senior Tradesman for their trade and holds a license, if applicable. Sponsors apprentices when it applies. Provides leadership in all areas of their trade, OFMD Core Values, and customer service skills.
- →Plans and completes the repairs/installation of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for short-range projects.
- →Acts as primary Facilities Engineering contact for assigned area, prioritizing work and making initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
- →Provides training and education for junior technicians in their trade. Technician will be proficient in all areas of their field.
- →Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.
- →Interfaces with customers to schedule/coordinate any interruptions in service (utility outages).
- →Follows through on work in progress to verify proper facility conditions are restored.
- →Keeps Facilities Engineering supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs, as well as maintaining effective communication with other maintenance staff.
- →Actively promotes safety in their shop.
- →Attends all construction meetings and provides valuable input.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min read- Trade School Diploma and/or Journeyman license in a relevant skilled trade (HVAC/R, Electrical Systems, Fire Supression Systems, or closely related field), or a combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring skilled trade staff.
About the Role
~1 min readFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.What We Offer
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Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $62,317–$99,674 a year
- 19% above the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
- Posted
- 13 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 12
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
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