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*University Housing is offering a $1,000 hiring bonus for this position!*
Join the University Housing Facilities Team as a Facilities Technician III. We are seeking energetic and skilled candidates to provide repair and maintenance of all mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and refrigeration systems. Work with a team of professionals focused on excellent customer service with no sales component. Base hours are all daytime hours with flexible start time. This position may have scheduled on-call with standby and overtime call back compensation or a rotating weekends schedule.
*Excellent Benefits * Paid Leave: Vacation, Holiday, Personal Holiday, & Sick Leave *Terrific Retirement Plans * All tools are supplied.
- 35% Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- 10% Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
- 10% Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
- 5% Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
- 20% Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
- 5% Services and maintains university vehicles and snow removal equipment, assists with snow removal
- 15% Assists with the oversight of student workloads, including training and installation, removal, and maintenance of window air conditioning units
- Assists and guides student workers
- Assists in creating, leading, and participating in a collaborative environment
- Assists with planning, monitoring, and facilitating resident and guest move in/out
- Communicates with residents and staff to address service requests
- Completes work in occupied and vacant residence hall and dining spaces
- Coordinates and oversees the work of vendors, outside contractors, and physical plant staff in residence halls and
dining facilities - Drive vehicles to efficiently transport staff, move supplies, and urgently respond to emergency situations.
- Identifies and attends to seasonal maintenance requirements
- Leads assigned projects and activities to ensure satisfactory performance of residence hall mechanical systems
- Manages facilities records and databases
- Provides after hours, weekend, and holiday coverage
- Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency
- Responds to and resolves urgent or emergency sanitation, temperature, and safety issues in residence halls and
dining units
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Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Required:
- A minimum of 2 years of commercial maintenance experience.
Preferred:
- More than 2 years of maintenance experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Related experience in a commercial, industrial, hotel, large multi-family, hospital, or similar environment
- On-call experience
- Industrial, technical, or HVAC-related degrees or certifications
Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Base hours will have a flexible start time: primary schedule is Monday - Friday with hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm with on-call or weekend rotation as required by the department.? Schedule will be determined upon hire.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $25.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment. The starting hourly wage is $25.00 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.
A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s).
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.
Please submit a resume within the online application system.
Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the deadline listed. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials.
Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other vacancies in University Housing within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.
Candidates and the hiring manager will talk further about specific requirements of current openings during the interview stage.
Kelly Markor
608-262-2766
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Facilities Technician III(FP031)
Department(s):A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RHF/MAINTENANCE
Employment Class:University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:295162-CP
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/