Street Maintenance Technician III

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Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Facilities Technician III

Job Summary:

This role is an essential part of the UW-Madison Concrete and Asphalt Construction Crew within the Grounds Department. As a member of this team, you'll help keep our campus safe, accessible, and looking its best by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing hard surfaces such as sidewalks, curbs, steps, asphalt pads, paths, and parking lots- all across our beautiful UW-Madison grounds.

You'll also get hands-on experience with landscaping projects, building retaining walls, and supporting snow removal efforts during the winter season.

If you enjoy working outdoors, taking pride in your craftsmanship, and contributing to a campus community, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact!

Why you'll like this job?

Stable, year-round employment with skill development, training support, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on a nationally recognized campus.

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Hours generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 6:00am- 2:30pm. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position. Work is performed onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

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

• Landscaping and retaining wall building

• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation

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

• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures

• Performs snow removal using a variety of equipment

Department:

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M),

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

Find out more about our Division:

Compensation:

$25.00/hr minimum


The minimum rate for this position is $25/hr, but it is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information:

University Staff Benefits Summary


Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with outdoor surfaces or similar maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of hard surface inspection, maintenance, or repair
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL - Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake & Tanker endorsement within 6 month of hire.
• Valid Driver's License that meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in concrete, asphalt, or rough grading

Education:

• Preferred; High School Diploma or GED

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

We're excited to learn how your experience connects with this role. Please include a resume with your educational and professional background so we can get to know you better.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline.

We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

This position requires obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire. UW-Madison conducts drug and alcohol testing for positions that require a CDL and the performance of safety-sensitive functions. Candidates who receive an offer for this position will be required to successfully complete a drug and alcohol screen once they have obtained their CDL and before performing any safety-sensitive duties. Employees in this role are also subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol testing for the duration of their employment.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Miluska Canicoba, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.


Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.


The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).


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