University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Facilities Technician III
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- The facility encompasses five floors and approximately 330,000 square feet, including ten dining units, two conference centers, multiple retail spaces, a recreation center, and an art gallery.
- This position primarily works First shift (7:30PM - 4 PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible or extended hours as determined by department needs.
- Employment is contingent on successfully passing the screening.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes 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.
- Manage the receipt, inspects, inventories, and distributes facility-related deliveries to appropriate areas, ensuring accuracy and timely handling.
- Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.
- Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- The UWM Student Union is seeking to hire two Facilities Technician III positions to support the maintenance and operations of the Student Union.
- Facilities Technicians III perform maintenance throughout the building and provide support to tenants and other departments housed within the facility to help ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment.
- The Facilities Technician III inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.
Requirements
- Previous work experience in a facilities maintenance setting or evidence of basic maintenance knowledge.
- Ability to lift 60 lbs unassisted.
Nice to have
- Two or more years of facilities maintenance experience.
- A degree or technical certification in a specific trade.
- Previous experience or abilities demonstrated in the following areas:
- Small engine repair
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.
Compensation
- $29 - 31 per hour Final compensation will be based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- shift (7:30PM - 4 PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible or extended hours as determined by department needs.
- 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 accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
- This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
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