Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician

Upham Woods is a residential year-round outdoor learning center for youth and adults operating under the Natural Resources Institute of the University of WisconsinMadison Division of Extension. We offer environmental education and outdoor recreation programs 4-H and other youth camps professional development workshops and conferences and retreats.

Our mission is to provide an innovative outdoor experience that connects youth and adults with the research and educational resources of UW-Madison to improve the human-nature connection support understanding of science foster environmental stewardship and engage communities. Uphams campus consists of 14 buildings including a conference and retreat center nature center 6 cabins a two-story dormitory and staff housing to provide seasonal and year -round lodging for visitors. The center sits on the Wisconsin River with 320 acres of forested land including a 210-acre island called Blackhawk Island
which is a designated state natural area. More information about the Upham Woods community can be found at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician responsible for:

• Utilizing equipment to repair and maintain buildings equipment and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.

• Assisting in the development of and executing the preventative maintenance program for each building.

• Inspecting contracted work during and after repairs have been completed ensuring proper and timely completion.

• Proactively engages in identifying and resolving safety issues befitting a residential outdoor education center.

This position may be required to provide on-call coverage outside of regular business hours. This may include overnight or weekend availability to respond to urgent operational issues emergencies or critical business needs.

A successful background check will be required prior to employment.

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• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance building operations or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to read interpret and follow written work instructions schedules safety notices and equipment operating procedures.

• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices including the safe handling of cleaning agents and hazardous materials proper lifting techniques and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including bending stooping kneeling lifting and moving furniture or equipment and remaining on feet for extended periods.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a small facilities team.

• Demonstratedability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

• Experience maintaining cabins lodges classrooms dining facilities and other residential or educational buildings.

• Knowledge of groundskeeping practices including lawn care trail maintenance landscaping tree and brush management and seasonal property upkeep.

• Experience operating and maintaining outdoor equipment such as mowers tractors utility vehicles chainsaws snow removal equipment motorized watercraft and hand tools.

• Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC plumbing electrical and general carpentry repair.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and identifying facility or safety concerns before they become significant issues.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please note when applying there will beonly one attachment field. You must uploadall your documents in the attachment field. Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting please click note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer and therefore is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

Application Deadline is October 1 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

Michele Blakeman (Human Resources)

Darin Curtis (Hiring Manager)

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