Facilities Technician II

Facilities Technician II

Regular job in the University Staff category, reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Management.

• Employment Type:
  
  Regular
• Role:
  Facilities Technician II
• Department:
  Administration and Finance Division
• Compensation: $19.23 per hour
• Location:
  
  UW–La Crosse campus (academic buildings, residence halls, student centers)

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on electrical, plumbing, heating, residential and commercial kitchen equipment, building envelope, and other mechanical systems.
• Work independently while making judgement calls on emergencies; respond to after‑hours emergencies as required.
• Maintain shop, tools, and vehicle; order materials and supplies; complete work order forms and reports.
• Repair or replace steam traps, steam valves, pneumatic compressors, air handling units, exhaust systems, and HVAC components.
• Carry out mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs including soldering, pipe threading, fixture repair, electrical switchwork, and kitchen equipment service.
• Assemble, repair, refinish furniture; install windows, doors, blinds, flooring, repaint surfaces; oversee installation of electrical, data, and cable wiring.
• Coordinate with trade employees and Information Technology Services on complex installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Capable of grasping, lifting, or carrying up to 75 pounds routinely.
• Work in various positions: arms above head, bending, twisting, crawling, squatting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, on scaffolding, ladders, stairs, standing, sitting.

• Confined areas, extreme temperatures, hot/dirty/noisy/dust‑filled environments, heights over 30 feet.
• May be contacted outside scheduled shifts for emergency repairs.
• Must wear steel or composite‑toe footwear compliant with ASTM F2413.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with plumbing, mechanical, and electrical repairs.
• Valid driver’s license meeting state vehicle criteria.
• Ability to wear protective equipment.
• Analytical skills to diagnose equipment failures.
• Mathematical skills for cost estimates and inventory.
• Ability to handle stressful and emergency situations.
• Initiative for preventive maintenance measures.

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in construction, carpentry, or maintenance.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment installation or repair.
• Experience in higher education facilities.
• Knowledge of job functions with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, work‑order, time‑reporting, and inventory control software.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.

• Paid vacation for 12‑month positions.
• Flexible health insurance with low co‑pays.
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Retirement system vesting after five years.
• Competitive benefits package adding >40% to salary.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by federal or state law and UW System policies.