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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Facilities Technician I
Job Summary:
The Facilities Technician I position is a part of our Physical Plant: Campus Services department within the Facilities Planning and Management Division (FP&M). Campus Services has a team of Facility Technicians who perform functions such as departmental moves of furniture and equipment, window washing, assisting the Electric Shop with basic lamp replacement, and construction clean-up.
As the Facilities Technician I, you will be involved in variety of duties behind the scenes on campus. In addition to playing an important role in the set-up and tear down for UW Commencements and other large-scale events, you'll also provide table and chair rental and delivery service for numerous smaller campus events. As a flexible and efficient labor force, the Facilities Technician provides support to various trade shops.
This role will also utilize bucket trucks and boom lifts to perform window washing of all campus windows inside and out at heights of up to 160 feet with proper safety gear. Campus Services will also utilize lifts and ladders to reach heights as high as 60 feet to replace lightbulbs in Auditoriums, Atriums and Gymnasiums.
Ongoing/Renewable
Full - time, 100% FTE
Hours generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Assist with the relocation of campus equipment as needed
Assists with routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
Escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
Assists with inventory and distribution of deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision
Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
Sets up and tears down equipment for institutional meetings and events
Utilizes basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
Perform routine inspections of campus equipment
Department:
Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant Maintenance, Campus Services
Compensation:
$20.50 minimum
The minimum rate for this position is $20.50, but is negotiable based on experience and 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 below for more information:
University Staff Benefits Summary
Required Qualifications:
Ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of audiences
Driver’s License Required - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with window washing, construction demo/cleanup, furniture relocation, landscaping, farm labor, special event setup or maintenance related duties are a plus
Ability to work in a small team
Ability to perform manual labor and physical work in a safe and efficient manner
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent - Preferred
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