Facilities Technician III

UWRVF University of Wisconsin River Falls; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Paid leave

Job summary

UW-River Falls is seeking a Facilities Technician III to repair and maintain complex machinery, inspect facilities, and support construction and maintenance tasks. The role requires asbestos-related activities, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work after hours or weekends when needed.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement plan contributions.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Use of computer, smartphone, and laptop.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Asbestos Worker Certification at hire or obtain within one year; training paid by the University.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete a post-offer employment test.
• Valid driver's license to drive University Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Perform routine and non-routine facility inspections; monitor cleanliness.
• Troubleshoot, escalate, and document issues per policies.
• Receive, inspect, inventory, and distribute deliveries.
• Assist trades, vendors, and staff with construction and maintenance as needed.
• Occasional after-hours call-ins; possible weekend work.
• Assist Grounds Dept with snow removal as needed.

Skills

Read/Write/Communicate

Mechanical Aptitude

Asbestos Certification

Driver's License

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Title: Facilities Technician III

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Facilities Technician III

Job Duties:

• 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.

Department:

Facilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Not explicitly listed but remain implied.

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

Pay rate is $26 per hour

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.pdf

Inquiries should be addressed to: Joshua Schram Search Chair [e-mail]

UW-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.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials: The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice: As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act): The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Reasonable Accommodations: UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact [e-mail] or 715-425-3518.

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression: The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression. 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.