Facilities Technician III: Complex Building Maintenance

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,950 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Colleges' UWM Student Union is seeking a Facilities Technician III to perform maintenance and operate complex building systems across five floors and 330,000 square feet.

This full-time on-site role primarily runs 1st shift (7:30 PM – 4 PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible hours as needed. Requirements include a high school diploma and prior facilities maintenance experience; HVAC knowledge preferred and the ability to lift 60 lbs.

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

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

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Job description

University of Wisconsin Colleges' UWM Student Union is seeking a Facilities Technician III to perform maintenance and operate complex building systems across five floors and 330,000 square feet.

This full-time on-site role primarily runs 1st shift (7:30 PM – 4 PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible hours as needed. Requirements include a high school diploma and prior facilities maintenance experience; HVAC knowledge preferred and the ability to lift 60 lbs.