Maintenance A Worker-Electrical

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

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 driver’s 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 Function Maintenance Worker Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.