Facilities Technician I

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Kenosha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Parkside is seeking a Facilities Technician I to maintain and repair campus facilities and grounds. The role supports basic mechanical repairs, custodial tasks, and grounds and security functions, working independently and with others.

The position follows a Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, indoors predominately, with exposure to dust and noise. Compensation is $20 per hour, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Acquire and maintain a valid Driver’s License within 3 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
• Sets up and tears down equipment for institutional meetings and events
• Escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
• Utilizes basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• Assists with inventory and distribution of deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision
• Assists with routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver’s license

Job description

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Position Title: Facilities Technician I

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Facilities Technician I

Job Duties: Our Facilities Technician I workers provide maintenance, repairs and upkeep to the campus facilities and grounds. The position inspects, maintains, adjusts and repairs a wide variety of interior and exterior building components, furniture and equipment. The position provides support and assists with basic mechanical repairs and maintenance along with custodial, grounds and security functions. The position requires the ability to work independently and in conjunction and cooperation with others.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
• Sets up and tears down equipment for institutional meetings and events
• Escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
• Utilizes basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• Assists with inventory and distribution of deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision
• Assists with routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Department: Facilities Management Department - a key part of the University that ensures the campus roads are clean, that utilities like water and electricity are operating effectively and efficiently, and that our campus is clean and beautiful. The work environment for this position is predominantly indoors. Exposure to dust, odors, moving mechanical parts and noise is common.

Compensation: $20/Hour

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Acquire and maintain a valid Driver’s License within 3 months of hire date.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and rooftop access stairs.
• Required to carry tools and parts often weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Use ropes and pulleys to hoist tools and parts to installation elevations.
• Service work involves crawling on, under and inside of air handling ducts which are often dirty and dusty.
• Worker must be able to utilize hand tools, power tools and equipment while maintaining a safe environment for yourself and others in the area.
• Proper and safe tool utilization requires dexterity and mobility of hands and arms.
• Long periods of standing, sitting, kneeling, walking and computer work are possible.

Contact Information: Marybeth Meyer ([e-mail])

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

Reasonable Accommodations

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

Parkside Crime Statistics Report

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at [phone] for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required 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.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree - with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.