Facilities Technician III

University-of-Wisconsin--milwaukee-2; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking two Facilities Technician III professionals to maintain the Student Union building, a five-floor facility spanning ~330,000 sq ft with dining, conference spaces, retail, recreation, and gallery areas.

The role focuses on inspections, maintenance, and collaboration with trades and staff to keep operations safe and functional. First shift is 7:30 PM – 4:00 PM, with flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs unassisted.
• Degree or technical certification in a trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent damage and ensure optimal operation.
• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness.
• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to policies and procedures.
• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes facility-related deliveries to appropriate areas; ensures accuracy and timely handling.
• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Small engine repair

HVAC

Building automation systems

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree or technical certification in a trade

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Position Title:Facilities Technician IIIJob Category:University StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Facilities Technician IIIJob Duties:The UWM Student Union is seeking to hire two Facilities Technician III positions to support the maintenance and operations of the Student Union. The facility encompasses five floors and approximately 330,000 square feet, including ten dining units, two conference centers, multiple retail spaces, a recreation center, and an art gallery. Facilities Technicians III perform maintenance throughout the building and provide support to tenants and other departments housed within the facility to help ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment.The Facilities Technician III inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. They assist with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed. This position primarily works First shift (7:30PM – 4 PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible or extended hours as determined by department needs.Key Job Responsibilities:Utilizes 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.Manage the receipt, inspects, inventories, and distributes facility-related deliveries to appropriate areas, ensuring accuracy and timely handling.Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.Key Job Responsibilities:Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as neededUtilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operationReceives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entitiesTroubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and proceduresPerforms routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanlinessDepartment: UWM Student UnionCompensation: $29 – 31 per hour Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.Required Qualifications:High school diploma or completion of equivalent educational program (GED, etc.)Previous work experience in a facilities maintenance setting or evidence of basic maintenance knowledge.Ability to lift 60 lbs unassisted.Preferred Qualifications:Two or more years of facilities maintenance experience.A degree or technical certification in a specific trade.Previous experience or abilities demonstrated in the following areas:PlumbingElectricalCarpentrySmall engine repairHVACKnowledge of HVAC and building automation systems.Ability to perform repairs on specialized, commercial equipment.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.How to Apply :Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide the following:ResumeA cover letter that specifically addresses how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted required and preferred qualifications of this job is optional but strongly preferred. Where an applicant opts not to upload a cover letter that specifically addresses how their skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications, they should use the space provided in the expanded online application to answer all questions with the requested detail.In instances where the search and screen committee is unable to find evidence of an applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities and experience related to the required and preferred qualifications, they will be evaluated as not having those qualifications.Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool.The UWM Student Union is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for facility services related positions. Employment is contingent on successfully passing the screening.UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initial review date of 11/02/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 11/01/2026. Applications submitted after 11/02/2026 may not be reviewed.Contact Information:For questions please contact Luke Messmann at [e-mail] AccommodationsPursuant to university policy , UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.Confidentiality of Applicant MaterialsUWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.CBC and Reference Check PolicyEmployment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes 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 the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at [phone] for a paper copy.Employment AuthorizationIn 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 EmployerQualified 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.