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This position will work throughout the Ag Research station doing maintenance and repair of various agricultural buildings and equipment. This position will also assist as needed during busy periods with field operations which include tillage, manure hauling, and harvesting of grains and forage crops.
This position requires a knowledge of agricultural facilities and equipment to perform general preventative maintenance and diagnose, test, and repair problems. Skills include welding and fabrication. Accurate record keeping is required for recording maintenance logs, maintaining parts inventory, and billing purposes as well as meeting research needs. This position shall observe safety precautions and procedures applicable to maintenance shops and mechanical equipment as well as safe operation of farm equipment and vehicles.
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- 40% Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- 20% Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
- 10% Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
- 10% Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision
- 10% Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
- 10% Operates farm equipment and trucks when needed
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Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Preferred minimum one year experience maintaining or repairing agricultural facilities and equipment or similar equivalent experience
License/Certification:Preferred
CDL - Commercial Drivers License
Ability to obtain within 6 months of employment preferred.
Preferred
Pesticide Applicator - State Licensure
Ability to obtain preferred
Normal hours are 8:00 am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for this position.
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 $19.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: .
-A probationary period will be required
-A criminal background check will be required
-Will be required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and climb heights up to 70 ft.
-Must be able to work in dusty and moldy conditions and around animals
-Work Authorization:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:
Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (optional) - Refer to your related work experience
References (required) - You will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references within the application, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
It's important that your cover letter and/or resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section along with stating if you have a valid driver's license and explicitly stating your experience with agricultural facility repair. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Justin Cave
608-263-3715
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Facilities Technician II(FP030)
Department(s):A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/ARL
Employment Class:University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:295334-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/