Facilities Technician I

About the Facilities Technician I position:
The Facilities Technician I position is a part of our Physical Plant: Campus Services department within the Facilities Planning and Management Division (FP&M). As the Facilities Technician I, you will be involved in a large number of duties behind the scenes on campus. Campus Services has a team of Facility Technicians who perform functions such as departmental moves of furniture and equipment, window washing, assisting the Electric Shop with basic lamp replacement, and construction clean-up. In addition to playing an important role in the set-up and tear down for UW Commencements and other large-scale events, they also provide a table and chair rental and delivery service for numerous smaller campus events. As a flexible and efficient labor force, they also provide support to various trade shops.

This position will also utilize bucket trucks and boom lifts to perform window washing of all campus windows inside and out at heights of up to 160 feet with proper safety gear. Campus Services will also utilize lifts and ladders to reach heights as high as 60 feet to replace lightbulbs in Auditoriums, Atriums and Gymnasiums.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Learn more at UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Ongoing/Renewable
This position is full - time, 100%.
Hours generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position.

If you're seeking a meaningful career but prefer to make an impact behind the scenes, this role could be an ideal match for you.

• Assist with the relocation of Campus Equipment as needed

• Perform routine inspections of Campus Equipment

• Assists with routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

• Escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures

• Assists with inventory and distribution of deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision

• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed

• Sets up and tears down equipment for institutional meetings and events

• Utilizes basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant; Campus Services

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the
physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from
the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

$ 20.50 hourly minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $20.50.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life
insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension
fund.

For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information: University Staff Benefits Summary

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

• Furniture relocation

• Ability to work in a small team

• Experience with special event(s) set up

• Driver's License

• Experience with window washing

• High School Diploma or equivalent

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents. We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position.

The following is required for your application to be considered complete:

• A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.

• Resume detailing your educational and professional background.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline.

We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Passion Malotky, 608-890-1851, passion.malotky@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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