Facilities Technician III
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Facilities Technician IIIJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Facilities Technician IIIJob Duties:
This position will work for the Facilities Unit for University Housing. This unit oversees the upkeep of 1.2 million square feet of residential and retail space. The areas are comprised of Maintenance (which takes mechanical infrastructure electronics paint and elevators) and Custodial which keeps our buildings clean and in tip top condition. The unit also facilitates our capital improvements and long-term project planning.
The Facilities Technician III inspects maintains and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. They assist with construction design and operational maintenance.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists trades crafts vendors and technical staff with construction design and operational maintenance as needed
- Troubleshoots escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
- Receives inspects inventories and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
- Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery equipment and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
Department: UWM University Housing
Compensation: $23.00 per hour
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of general maintenance experience
Valid Drivers License that meets UW Risk Management Standards
High School Diploma
Physical Requirements:
Ability to climb ladders or steps to access equipment
Must have sufficient vision to read directions diagrams and to adjust equipment
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing over 60 pounds
Must not be affected by heights or closed areas
Must have sufficient physical dexterity to work on under and around equipment
Must have the ability to bend reach and kneel
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
3 or more years of facility maintenance experience
Previous on-call experience
Previous experience in a 24/7/365 operation
Industrial technical or HVAC-related degrees or certifications
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a resume addressing their education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications. UWM will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
To ensure consideration please submit your application by November 23 2025.
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background 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 theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at 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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maximo
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Maintenance Management
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Cordova
- Supervising Experience
