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Position Summary

Perform routine and preventative maintenance at the University campus with a strong focus on electrical systems. Respond to service requests from faculty, staff, and students, and complete assigned work orders from facilities supervisors. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, inspecting, installing, and maintaining electrical systems and components across campus buildings to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Service Calls & Emergency Response

· Provide responsive, customer-focused service. Prioritize and complete work orders efficiently.

· Assess issues and determine when escalation or specialized support is needed.

General Maintenance

· Assist with building systems and duties as needed, including basic carpentry, painting, light HVAC, plumbing, and electrical troubleshooting.

· Provide event setup support when requested.

Electrical Systems

· Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, devices, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and University standards.

· Service and inspect electrical panels, breakers, and disconnects across campus facilities.

· Work with lighting systems, including troubleshooting ballasts, drivers, and fixtures.

· Perform maintenance and repair on exterior lighting systems, including driving and operating a bucket truck.

· Run conduit and pull wire, ensuring proper sizing for loads and applications.

· Replace and size fuses and troubleshoot motor overloads and control circuits.

· Support electrical aspects of HVAC and mechanical systems where applicable.

· Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics to diagnose and resolve issues.

· Maintain accurate service records and perform preventative maintenance routines.

Working Conditions

· Require standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working on ladders or at heights.

· Work may occur indoors and outdoors, in varying weather and temperature conditions.

· Exposure to pool chemicals, noise, and mechanical equipment is expected.

· May be required to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts for emergencies.

Required Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Valid Class E drivers license (or equivalent from another state).

· Must be available 24/7 for emergencies and willing to work overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical training or certification in electrical maintenance, commercial/residential wiring, or related fields preferred.

Five or more years of experience maintaining electrical systems in a commercial or institutional environment, with knowledge of a variety of voltages, electrical distribution systems, motor controls, and lighting maintenance.

Position requires background checks and other applicable pre-employment checks.

Hourly rate is $32.87 per hour
 

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About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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