Facilities Technician III

University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Town of River Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Wisconsin Retirement System

Paid leave

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking a Facilities Technician III to maintain and repair complex machinery and building systems on campus. You will perform inspections, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate with trades, vendors, and staff to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires asbestos-awareness, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a post-offer test. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a steady, full-time schedule in River Falls, WI.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Use of computer, smartphone, and laptop.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Asbestos Worker Certification must be held or obtained within one year of hire, training provided.
• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass post-offer employment test.
• Valid driver's license to operate University vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent damage and ensure operation.
• Perform routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness.
• Troubleshoot, escalate, and document issues per policy.
• Receive, inspect, inventory, and distribute deliveries to appropriate entities.
• Assist trades, crafts, vendors, and staff with construction, design, and maintenance as needed.
• Occasional after-hours call-ins and snow removal support.
• Occasional asbestos-related work, including sampling and minor glove-bag removals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read/write communication

Digital literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Asbestos Worker Certification

Tools

Electrical multimeter

Job description

## Facilities Technician IIIApply: Onsite: River Falls, WI: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR10013816## ***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 III## **Job Category:**University Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Facilities Technician III## **Job Duties:****RESPONSIBILITIES**:* 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* 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* Must be available for occasional after-hours call ins weekday and weekends* Must be available for occasional assistance to Grounds Dept for snow removal* Other duties as assigned* Perform occasional asbestos-related work, including collecting bulk samples of suspected asbestos; containing materials for laboratory analysis and occasionally performing small-scale glove-bag removals.## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation* Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed* Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness* Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures* Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities## **Department:**Facilities**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****Required Qualifications:*** Read, write, and communicate effectively* Use of computer, smartphone, and laptop* Mechanical Aptitude* Possession of the required Asbestos Worker Certification at the time of hire or must successfully obtain and maintain within one year of employment. The University will provide and pay for all required training and certification costs.* H.S. Diploma or equivalency required.* Must successfully complete a post offer employment test.* Must hold a valid driver's license to drive University Vehicles**Preferred Qualifications:*** Knowledge of commercial / industrial air handling* Ability to use an electrical multimeter## **How to Apply:**Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:* Resume**Inquiries should be addressed to:**Joshua SchramSearch [e-mail]**Deadline to Apply:** Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before September 27, 2026.Pay rate is $26 per hourThe selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.A six-month probationary period is required.Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdfUW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.