FACILITIES TECHNICIAN III

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Official Job Title	FACILITIES TECHNICIAN III
Working Title:	University Housing Facilities Technician
Position Number	02022820, 02191778, 02022819, 01453085, 02191777
Division	Student Affairs
Department	B030200 UNIVERSITY HOUSING
Position Type	University Staff
Appointment Type	Ongoing/Probationary
FLSA Status	Nonexempt
Percent	100%
Posting Type	Staff
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)	Who We Are: UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to over 24,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Our tree-lined, 104-acre campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper-eastside, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students. For more information, please visit our website at www.uwm.edu What We Offer: Innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules Challenging and progressive career development Excellent comprehensive benefits package On-site health & wellness programs On-site affordable day care Best practice PTO policies and paid holidays Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role
Job Summary	Under the direction of the Building & Grounds Supervisor, this position performs all requested maintenance functions, including maintenance and repair of plumbing equipment, electrical switches and appliances, heating and ventilation units, and building equipment and fixtures. The incumbent shall maintain the security of the facility and its equipment, supplies, and personal contents through the responsible use of the keys that are assigned. Major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Utilize equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation Perform routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness Troubleshoot, escalate, and document issues according to established policies and procedures Receive, inspect, inventory, and distribute deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision Assist trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed Multiple shift openings are available for this role. While this position will predominately work a consistent schedule, rotating nights and weekend shifts, in addition to emergency site visits will be scheduled as needed. This position is in Salary Grade 19, with a desired starting hourly pay range of $23.00 – $25.00 per hour. Salary will be determined by the finalist’s experience, education, training, internal/external pay equity, and other factors. This position comes with a generous paid leave package including: Vacation: 13 days/year Observed Legal Holidays: Nine legal holidays are observed Personal Holiday: 4.5 days/year Sick Leave: 5 hours per paycheck, 130 hours (16.25 days) per year A high-level overview of the benefits package (Health/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and Retirement Plans) offered to UW System Employees can be found HERE.
Minimum Qualifications	Experience with maintenance and repair of building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by operational need
Preferred Qualifications	Experience operating a forklift Construction or facility trades experience Experience with common business productivity software and applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, email, etc.) Knowledge of OSHA and State of Wisconsin safety regulations Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Application Instructions	When referencing employment history and answering required questions about experience: Please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above, answering each question with details including where you performed these duties and how long you’ve been performing them. Where it is unclear in your answer if you have experience with the qualification, it will be viewed as not having ANY experience. Please include email and phone numbers for three professional references (including most recent direct supervisor). The reference list must contain at least one direct supervisor. You may provide this information by typing directly into the application. You may also attach a cover letter and resume with your work history. University Housing is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for facility services related positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.
Application Deadline	10/13/2022
Continuous (Open Until Filled?)	No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name	Ella Rakowiski
Contact Phone	(414) 251-5950
Contact Email	ellar@uwm.edu
Application Notes	For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices	AA/EO Statement UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Title and Total Compensation Project The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

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