Mechanic (Painter) - Enterprise Physical Operations
- Location
- Washington University Danforth Campus
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
- Location
- ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
- Scheduled Hours
- 40
Position Summary
With direction from the Shop Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team to perform painting maintenance for campus buildings. Additionally, the Mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes, but is not limited to the room finish applications, surface repair and preparation such as mudding and taping, hot patches and wood filler, matching and mixing paint, assembling scaffolds and safely using ladders and lifts.
The mechanic may be asked at times to perform multi-craft maintenance. Activities may include working with basic plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and carpentry.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:42 AM-3:12 PM
This position is a member of the collective bargaining unit, Local #148 International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Responds to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable, safe/secure and friendly manner.
- Performs a range of painting, patching and staining projects include touch-ups and make-readies, utilizing drop cloths, masking and other coverings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Physical Effort
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically running or climbing.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Using tools requiring high dexterity.
- Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more.
Equipment
- Simple hand tools.
Additional information
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: Vocational Diploma - Specific Trade Or Career
Certifications /Professional Licenses
- No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
- Work Experience: Working In A Particular Craft Or Multi-Craft Position (5 Years)
- Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License
A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.
Required Qualifications
- Must have successfully completed a recognized craft apprenticeship program, a technical school training program (such as a Ranken Technical College two-year certification program) or other equivalent training program.
- Must be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver's License by the end of the probationary period and cannot drive University owned vehicles until Class E Driver's License is obtained.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman license.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills
- Attendance Management, Communication, Customer-Oriented, Painting, Taping
- Grade
- UF01
Salary Range $40.63
The salary rate for this position is determined by the current union contract. Please note that there may be salary differentials for working second or third shifts.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
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
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.
It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, 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.
As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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.
From Wustl's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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