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The Department of University Center Building Operations at the James R. Connor University Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a UC Facilities Technician (Facilities Technician III FP031).

The Facilities Technician III is responsible for inspecting maintaining and repairing specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. This position supports the University Center Drumlin and Esker Dining Halls and the Moraine Bookstore buildings. General duties include all non-mechanical maintenance including electrical troubleshooting and repair while also assisting with construction design and operational maintenance as needed.

This position reports directly to the UC Facility Services Supervisor and is classified at level 2 for risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. Work shifts are typically 8 hours generally MondayFriday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. but may vary based on institutional needs.

The Facilities Technician III collaborates closely with campus partners including University Housing Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) and other stakeholders to ensure building systems and maintenance needs are coordinated effectively across campus.

Job Responsibilities:

General Maintenance and Inspections (70%)

• Inspects maintains and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Expanded to include carpentry flooring painting wall/ceiling repair and door/hardware maintenance (e.g. fabrication installation and repair of furniture finishes and fixtures).

• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery equipment and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation. Includes electrical troubleshooting and repair such as lamps switches outlets wiring and preventive inspections.

• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness. Ensures assigned UC facilities dining halls and bookstore meet safety and cleanliness standards.

• Troubleshoots escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures. Coordinates responses with Housing FP&M contractors and vendors.

• Supervises and directs student work crews to support daily operations.

• Provides snow removal and maintains shop equipment and tools.

Project Work and Renovations (20%)

• Assists trades crafts vendors and technical staff with construction design and operational maintenance as needed. Includes drywall partitions painting and finish work as well as minor electrical installation projects.

• Collaborates with FP&M Housing and other partners to align projects with campus construction and renovation standards while minimizing disruption to operations.

Administration and Coordination (10%)

• Receives inspects inventories and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities. Includes ordering supplies maintaining credit card records and securing bids as needed.

• Troubleshoots escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures. Includes entry and tracking of TMA work orders across UC dining halls and bookstore.

• Communicates project updates and coordinates work with UC leadership FP&M Housing Dining and other stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Supervision Received:

General supervision is received from the UC Facilities Services Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

• Direct supervision of maintenance student work crew (4).

This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given this position and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign direct and control the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery equipment and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation

• Receives inspects inventories and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities

• Troubleshoots escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures

• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

• Assists trades crafts vendors and technical staff with construction design and operational maintenance as needed

Department:

The Department of University Center Building Operations

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salarycommensurate with the candidates education related experience and/or qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid drivers license or obtain one upon appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial painting experience.

• Grounds equipment operation/maintenance experience.

• Food service equipment operation/maintenance experience.

• Electrical maintenance and repair experience (commercial or institutional setting preferred).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate an acceptable degree of skill in the areas listed above.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with campus stakeholders.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students the general public contractors and UC-Whitewater staff.

• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with campus partners such as FP&M Housing and Dining to address shared maintenance needs.

• Ability to maintain a safe and organized work environment.

• Ability to climb ladders and work above head and shoulders.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

• Solid understanding of customer service; ability to work creatively to exceed expectations.

• Physical ability to perform sustained rigorous activity as needed in the areas listed above.

• Demonstrated aptitude in business computing competency with Microsoft Office Google Docs etc.

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Name and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Ben Smith Search Committee Chair

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received byNovember 27th 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.