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Job Summary: The Wisconsin Union is looking for an experienced maintenance technician to join our facilities team. This position will work with other technicians, mechanics, and trades staff to keep our buildings and grounds beautiful and functioning perfectly. The successful person in this position will be able to work well as part of a team but will also have the experience necessary to independently problem solve mechanical and maintenance issues. This position is based at Union South. Come join the team that is dedicated to keeping our historic buildings and grounds at their best.
Responsibilities: Inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed. 20% Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation 20% Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness 20% Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures 20% 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 Tasks: Assist in carpentry, plumbing and electrical Completing daily maintenance requests (clearing clogged sinks and shower drains, unclogging toilets, replacing burnt out light bulbs, replacing garbage disposals, fixing door locks and closers) Appliance repair (flat grills, fridges, microwaves, dishwashers, stoves, washers, dryers) Performing repairs/replacement on flooring and ceiling tiles Drywall repair Performing preventative maintenance on building mechanicals Performing capital upgrades at our different properties Snow removal on occasion Design and install annual flower beds Perform basic grounds maintenance such as mowing grass, emptying bins, managing weed control, and leaf raking Plant and nurture new flowers and other various plants Work with hand tools and basic light machinery Be in the emergency on-call rotation once every 10 weeks Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education: Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Qualifications: Required:
*Experience working in a building maintenance, construction, mechanical repair or similar setting
*Driver's license- valid and meets UW Risk Management Standards
*Excellent customer service and communication skills
*Strong attention to detail
*Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
License/Certification: Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with the occasional Saturday as needed. Special event weekends like Badger Bash, Homecoming, Labor Day and Commencement are part of the schedule. Once every 10 weeks this position will be in the emergency on-call rotation. Although this is the expected schedule it could vary based on business needs.
Work Type: Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable
Salary: Minimum $23.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see:
Additional Information: The Wisconsin Union operates from several buildings on the UW-Madison campus including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center, University Club, Red Gym, and the Student Activity Center. The Wisconsin Union is a financially self-supporting division of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Financial support for the organization is provided by income earned by over thirty food service units and a variety of nonfood units such as games, guest rooms, space rentals and campus vending. Substantial support is also provided by student fees. The total annual organizational budget is approximately $60 million dollars.
Student Affairs is led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your professional background. Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume.
Contact: Kathleen Keller
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Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Facilities Technician III(FP031)
Department(s): A96-WISCONSIN UNION/FAC MGT/US TECH MAINT
Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number: 287557-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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
About University of Wisconsin Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.
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