Facilities Technician
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Job Location:
Menomonie, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Facilities TechnicianJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Facilities Technician IIJob Duties:
The Facilities Technician will utilize specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery equipment and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation. This position will work in various campus buildings. This position will use and maintain all materials tools and equipment of trade in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Employee shift is 7:00 am 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery equipment and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
Troubleshoots escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
Receives inspects inventories and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision
Assists trades crafts vendors and technical staff with construction design and operational maintenance as needed
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Receives inspects inventories and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
- Assists trades crafts vendors and technical staff with construction design and operational maintenance as needed
- 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
- Troubleshoots escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
Department:
The Facilities Management Department is a service unit that reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business Finance and Administrative Services and provides many services to the UW-Stout campus including building and grounds maintenance facility modifications and improvements custodial services snow removal landscaping campus planning & engineering construction management purchasing fleet services key management campus inventory management campus heat/steam production and chilled water building openings and closings event setup and teardown moving services trash and recycling collection etc.
The mission of Facilities Management is to provide quality service in an efficient professional manner while being fiscally responsible to ensure campus safety and comfort. Our focus is to continually improve and ensure customer satisfaction.
Compensation:
Minimum starting salary of $20/hr commensurate with qualifications experience and available budget. A six-month probationary period is required.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work experience in building maintenance 2 years minimum.
Knowledge of building and facilities maintenance methods practices and techniques
Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct failures in equipment and related systems.
Ability to engage in all job-related customer service interactions and activities with contacts from within and outside the University in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability for timely communication with styles that are approachable and respectable
Engage in active listening
Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively organize work to be productive.
Ability to perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics
Ability to maintain a valid drivers license that permits Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles
Must have sufficient physical flexibility to stoop crawl under equipment and other low spaces to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
Must be physically able to lift your arms above your head in order to reach equipment
Ability to climb stairs ladders and scaffolding and work at heights above 30 feet to reach equipment.
Ability to lift carry push or pull medium weights up to 50 lbs.
Ability to enter exit and perform duties in confined spaces occasionally.
Ability to utilize a computer for Microsoft Office programs: Outlook Excel and Word
Successful completion of a post-offer employment physical test.
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand for long periods of time climb ladders stoop crouch climb stairways crawl turn kneel and balance.
Lifting up to 50lb. objects is
Breathing masks are required to be worn during some construction duties
Working Conditions and Environment
Ability to lift your arms above your head in order to reach high difficult areas.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
Sufficient manual dexterity with one hand to be able to operate hand and power tools and manually complete paperwork such as recording items on work orders and receiving documents.
Must have sufficient physical flexibility to kneel squat stoop crawl under cabinets and other low spaces in order to perform the tasks .
Must be able to tolerate working in confined spaces in order to perform the electrical maintenance and repair when necessary.
Employee must be able to work in partially lit spaces dusty and/or dirty spaces on raised platforms/ladders and in extreme temperatures on occasion
Employee must wear safety toe shoes during entire shift and is responsible to wear additional PPE as determined necessary by employee/supervisor during the course of job duties
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:
Cover letter (* See below)
Current Resume
All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding this position or recruitment please contact:
Search Chair: Matt Herum
Phone: 2703
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials please contact:
Search Coordinator: Jake Fox
Phone:
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employee Benefits: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator Employee Benefits ()
Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates professional references questions regarding employee misconductsexual violenceandsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: 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
