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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must provide a resume and a document listing the names, job titles, and contact information for three professional references. One of those three references should be from a recent employer and/or someone who has directly supervised the applicant in the last two years.

A cover letter that specifically addresses how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications of this job is optional but strongly preferred.

Where an applicant opts not to upload a cover letter that specifically addresses how their skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications, they should use the space provided in the expanded online application to answer all questions with the requested detail.

Where the search and screen committee is unable to find evidence of an applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities and experience as related to the minimum and preferred qualifications, they will be evaluated as not having those qualifications.

University Housing is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for facility services-related positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title FACILITIES TECHNICIAN III

Working Title: University Housing Facilities Technician

Position Number 01453085

Division Student Affairs

Department B030200 UNIVERSITY HOUSING

Position Type University Staff

Appointment Type Ongoing/Probationary

Pay Basis Hourly

Salary Grade 19

FLSA Status Nonexempt

Percent 100%

Posting Type Staff

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

School/College/Division Description

UWM University Housing is committed to enhancing community members’ cultural understanding, leadership skills, academic success, social connections, and social responsibility by creating safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living-learning environments that inspire growth and development. For more information about our mission, our department, and UWM , please visit our website at uwm.edu/housing.

Job Summary

The Facilities Technician III position is critical to the overall success of the University Housing mission. UWM University Housing’s mission is to enhance community members’ cultural understanding, leadership skills, academic success, social connections, and social responsibility by creating safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living-learning environments that inspire growth and development for over 4,300 residents and 5,000 guests per year.

This position will work for the Facilities Unit for University Housing. This unit oversees the upkeep of 1.2 million square feet of residential and retail space. The areas are comprised of Maintenance (which takes mechanical infrastructure, electronics, paint, and elevators) and Custodial which keeps our buildings clean and in tip-top condition. The unit also facilitates our capital improvements and long-term project planning.

The Facilities Technician III inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. They assist with construction, design, and operational maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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 including responding to work orders via TMA and updating the system

• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities

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

This position’s primary schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday with rotating on-call hours and occasional nights and weekends as determined by department needs.

Minimum 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 including but not limited to inspection, upkeep, routine troubleshooting and repair of small engines and/or a building’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC , plumbing systems

• Ability to lift 60 pounds unassisted; ability to use ladders and aerial lifts up to 60 feet while wearing fall protection; sufficient vision to read directions and diagrams, and to adjust equipment; sufficient physical dexterity to work on, under, and around equipment; ability to bend, reach, and kneel and stand for long periods

• Wisconsin Driver’s license (or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional nights and/or weekends as determined by operational need and a rotating on-call schedule

  Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of facilities maintenance experience

• A degree or technical certification specific to trades

• Previous experience or abilities demonstrated in the following areas: Previous experience or abilities demonstrated in the following areas:

o Plumbing

o Electrical

o Carpentry

o HVAC

o Small engine repair

o Landscaping and/or snow removal

• Previous experience in a position requiring on-call hours

• Previous experience in a 365/24/7 operation of similar size and scope, performing maintenance responsibilities

  Target Salary Range $23.00/hour

  Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

Applicants must provide a resume and a document listing the names, job titles, and contact information for three professional references. One of those three references should be from a recent employer and/or someone who has directly supervised the applicant in the last two years.

A cover letter that specifically addresses how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications of this job is optional but strongly preferred.

Where an applicant opts not to upload a cover letter that specifically addresses how their skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications, they should use the space provided in the expanded online application to answer all questions with the requested detail.

Where the search and screen committee is unable to find evidence of an applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities and experience as related to the minimum and preferred qualifications, they will be evaluated as not having those qualifications.

University Housing is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for facility services-related positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening

Application Deadline 10/30/2024

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

If Continuous, Initial Review Date

Position Contact Name Kayla Schamerhorn

Contact Phone 414-251-6436

Contact Email kmvail@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. 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.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Categories Facilities/Maintenance, Trades, University Housing

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• References

  Optional Documents

• Cover Letter