Advanced Facilities Technician – Meat Processing & Labs

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Facilities Technician II to support the Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building. The role performs preventative maintenance, conducts quality checks, and coordinates with contractors to ensure optimal facility operation for researchers and staff.

The position involves day-to-day maintenance, safety compliance, and clear communication about timelines and impacts to building users, with a starting hourly wage of $22.00.

Qualifications

• Experience with building safety protocols and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with complex utility systems and coordinating with contractors.
• Strong customer service and communication with internal/external customers.
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries.
• Repairs and maintains standard machinery and facility property.
• Performs preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Assists trades, vendors, and staff with maintenance projects.
• Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness.
• Troubleshoots and documents issues per policy.

Skills

Building maintenance

Customer service

Equipment maintenance

Vendor coordination

Safety protocols

Facilities operations

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Building automation systems

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Facilities Technician II to support the Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building. The role performs preventative maintenance, conducts quality checks, and coordinates with contractors to ensure optimal facility operation for researchers and staff.

The position involves day-to-day maintenance, safety compliance, and clear communication about timelines and impacts to building users, with a starting hourly wage of $22.00.