Facilities Technician III

## Facilities Technician IIIApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Milwaukee, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10011660## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Facilities Technician III## **Job Category:**University Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Facilities Technician III## **Job Duties:**The Facilities Technician III performs maintenance within the UWM Student Union. The UWM Student Union encompasses five floors and 330,000 square feet, which includes ten dining units, two conference centers, several retail spaces, a recreation center, and an art gallery. Services are also provided for tenants and other departments housed within the facility. This position primarily works 1st shift (7:30PM – 4 PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible or extended hours as determined by department needs.## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** 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* Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation* Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed## **Department:** UWM Student Union## **Compensation: $29-$31 per hour**## **Required 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.-Ability to lift 60 lbs unassisted.## **Preferred Qualifications:**-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:* Plumbing* Electrical* Carpentry* Small engine repair* HVAC-Knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems.-Ability to perform repairs on specialized, commercial equipment.-Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.## **How to Apply:**A cover letter that specifically addresses how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, and previous work experience meet the posted required and preferred qualifications of this job is optional but strongly preferred.In instances where the search and screen committee is unable to find evidence of an applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities and experience related to the required and preferred qualifications, they will be evaluated as not having those qualifications.Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool.The UWM Student Union is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for facility services related positions. Employment is contingent on successfully passing the screening.UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.## **Contact Information:**For questions please contact Luke Messmann at View email address on click.appcast.io**Reasonable Accommodations** Pursuant to university policy, 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 **View email address on click.appcast.io** or View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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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 ** or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr