Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The WashU Facilities Team stewards the universityâ™s physical environment in support of its mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, Mutual Support, and accountability, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across all campuses.

Collectively, our teams oversee more than 180 buildings totaling over 21 million gross square feet across the Danforth, Medical, and satellite campuses. This includes highly complex clinical, research, academic, residential, and administrative environments. We provide comprehensive operational support, facilities maintenance, utilities management, strategic planning, capital project delivery, and operational support to ensure safe, efficient, innovative, and sustainable operations.

As WashU continues to expand its research, clinical, and educational footprint, our integrated facilities organizations remain trusted strategic partners, maintaining forward-thinking, resilient, and sustainable environments that support the universityâ™s mission for generations to come.

The Electrical Shop Manager manages the daily operations of bargaining unit employees to maintain electrical systems on the Danforth campus. The Manager assists the Director of Utility Operations in coordinating the assignment of projects, method for completion of projects and tasks, approval of expenditures, staffing assignments, approval of necessary overtime, interviews and hiring of new employees, and performs training as necessary.

Job Description

• Supervises a team of specialized union mechanics responsible for campus-wide electrical systems support, while collaborating with other departments and managers to manage daily operations, maintain equipment and systems, address service issues, and support projects. 

• Schedules electrical systems maintenance and repairs necessary to ensure the continuous operation of all research and teaching facilities. 

• Works toward reducing emergency maintenance by using planned maintenance programs to mitigate the higher cost of emergency repair. 

• Directs and accounts for staff, materials, inventory, and budget use. 

• Schedule, communicate, and will document Spring/Fall Switchgear Inspections. 

• Schedule and document generator testing. 

• Oversees interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, communication, training/education, progressive discipline, and other personnel-related functions for union employees. 

• Supervising cleaning, grounds, security, safety, utility, construction projects, and other facilities-related issues. 

• Manages small and medium-sized facilities-related projects from the conceptual phase to project completion. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelorâ™s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Facilities-Related Supervisory (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Certified Education Facilities Professional (CEFP) - Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA), Facility Management Professional (FMP) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA), LEED Accredited Professional - Green Building Certification Institute, Professional Engineer - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, S.A.V.E. Registration - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Blueprints, Building Codes, Communication, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Customer Relationships, Electrical Systems, Environmental Health Policies, Fire Protection Engineering, HVAC Systems, Light Carpentry, Maintenance Plans, Plumbing, Project Bidding, Supervisory Management, Team Operations, Team Planning, Union Environment, Workload Management

Grade

G14

Salary Range

$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

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.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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