Facilities Technician III: Daytime HVAC & Maintenance Pro

UW-Madison Housing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UW-Madison Housing is seeking a Facilities Technician III to perform maintenance on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems serving university housing. This role focuses on repair, safety, and proactive service with daytime shifts and occasional on-call or weekend rotation.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of commercial maintenance, HVAC diagnostic experience, and a valid driver's license, with a commitment to resident service and safety in a large university

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial maintenance experience.
• Experience installing, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC systems.
• Experience or training with testing and monitoring systems for maximum operating efficiency.
• Driver's License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.
• Services and maintains university vehicles and snow removal equipment, assists with snow removal.
• Assists with oversight of student workloads, including training and installation, removal, and maintenance of window air conditioning units.
• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities.
• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance practices

Electrical systems basics

Plumbing systems basics

Troubleshooting basic repairs

Work orders systems

Appliances maintenance

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

OSHA 10/30 safety trainings

Job description

UW-Madison Housing is seeking a Facilities Technician III to perform maintenance on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems serving university housing. This role focuses on repair, safety, and proactive service with daytime shifts and occasional on-call or weekend rotation.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of commercial maintenance, HVAC diagnostic experience, and a valid driver's license, with a commitment to resident service and safety in a large university