What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician III position at University of Wisconsin- River Falls?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
Applicants must provide a resume and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references who can specifically comment on your professional & relevant work experience. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates. It will also require you and your most recent employer to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles. A six-month probationary period is required.
The starting wage is $22.00 per hour. UW System employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/benefitsbrochure.pdf.
Inquiries should be addressed to Mark Gillis at mark.gillis@uwrf.edu or 715-425-4207.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-3221.
Posting Details
UW - System Position Title
Facilities Technician III
Business Title
Major Department Code
Building Maintenance (J711500-Maintenance)
Appointment Type
University Staff-Permanent
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment)
100
Typical Working Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm, annually and required to perform emergency call-in work outside of typical work hours as necessary to respond to urgent issues on campus.
Position Summary
Inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed.
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
- Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
- Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
- Performs asbestos abatement and maintains the required certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to read, write and orally communicate in the English language.
2. Visual acuity necessary to read parts books, equipment manuals and construction documents.
3. Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct electronic failures in electronic equipment and related systems.
4. Sufficient manual dexterity with one hand to operate hand and power tools, manually complete paperwork such as recording items on work orders and receiving documents and operate computer terminal for EMS.
5. Must have sufficient physical flexibility to walk, kneel, stoop, crawl under equipment and other low spaces in order to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
6. Ability to enter, exit, and perform duties in confined spaces and at heights above 30 feet in order to correct problems and maintain ventilation systems.
7. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move equipment or components (i.e., motors) weighing a maximum of 50 pounds.
8. Must be physically able to work above your head in order to reach remote equipment installations.
9. Ability to perform duties within varied temperature ranges so as to do necessary outdoor maintenance in the summer and winter.
10. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license which would permit Wisconsin certification in order to drive University work vehicles.
11. Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision.
12. Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction and multiplication, necessary to complete work orders.
13. Ability to complete and pass a post-offer employment test.
14. Ability to become certified for asbestos abatement within 6 months of employment through company supplied training.
14. Candidate may have background or training to include basic construction, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and/or safety training.
2. Visual acuity necessary to read parts books, equipment manuals and construction documents.
3. Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct electronic failures in electronic equipment and related systems.
4. Sufficient manual dexterity with one hand to operate hand and power tools, manually complete paperwork such as recording items on work orders and receiving documents and operate computer terminal for EMS.
5. Must have sufficient physical flexibility to walk, kneel, stoop, crawl under equipment and other low spaces in order to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
6. Ability to enter, exit, and perform duties in confined spaces and at heights above 30 feet in order to correct problems and maintain ventilation systems.
7. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move equipment or components (i.e., motors) weighing a maximum of 50 pounds.
8. Must be physically able to work above your head in order to reach remote equipment installations.
9. Ability to perform duties within varied temperature ranges so as to do necessary outdoor maintenance in the summer and winter.
10. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license which would permit Wisconsin certification in order to drive University work vehicles.
11. Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision.
12. Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction and multiplication, necessary to complete work orders.
13. Ability to complete and pass a post-offer employment test.
14. Ability to become certified for asbestos abatement within 6 months of employment through company supplied training.
14. Candidate may have background or training to include basic construction, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and/or safety training.
Posting Number
USH00245
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
03/14/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
02/01/2022
Closing Date
02/15/2022
Applicant Review Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
Applicants must provide a resume and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references who can specifically comment on your professional & relevant work experience. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates. It will also require you and your most recent employer to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles. A six-month probationary period is required.
The starting wage is $22.00 per hour. UW System employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/benefitsbrochure.pdf.
Inquiries should be addressed to Mark Gillis at mark.gillis@uwrf.edu or 715-425-4207.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-3221.
EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Larimore, 310 South Hall, Jennifer.Larimore@uwrf.edu, 715-425-4603; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- References
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