Facilities Technician III

Facilities Technician III

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
• Must be available for occasional after-hours call ins weekday and weekends
• Must be available for occasional assistance to Grounds Dept for snow removal
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform occasional asbestos-related work, including collecting bulk samples of suspected asbestos; containing materials for laboratory analysis and occasionally performing small-scale glove-bag removals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Read, write, and communicate effectively
• Use of computer, smartphone, and laptop
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Possession of the required Asbestos Worker Certification at the time of hire or must successfully obtain and maintain within one year of employment. The University will provide and pay for all required training and certification costs.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalency required.
• Must successfully complete a post offer employment test.
• Must hold a valid driver's license to drive University Vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of commercial / industrial air handling
• Ability to use an electrical multimeter

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Joshua Schram

Search Chair

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Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before September 27, 2026.

Pay rate is $26 per hour

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.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.