Facilities Technician

Overview

Join the University Housing Facilities team as a Facilities Technician I!

University Housing is looking for handy individuals with excellent customer service skills to join our 3rd shift facilities team! Facilities Technician I staff keep University Housing spaces safe and clean for residents, staff, and guests. They also assist in repairing small equipment and help to troubleshoot maintenance issues. This is a great position for a night owl that wants to fine tune or learn new facilities related skills.

Facilities Technician I is a critical component of our 24/7 operation to ensure ongoing safety, maintenance, and operational continuity in our housing and dining spaces. This position responds to urgent maintenance concerns, provides emergency response to residents and summer guests and completes custodial cleaning duties. Maintenance duties include responding to fire alarms, conducting freezer and cooler checks, assisting in and coordinating emergency elevator maintenance, helping students and guests who are locked out, and responding to work orders that require immediate attention.

Work Schedule will be determined with the selected finalist upon hire. Primary schedule for 3rd shift positions is 8:30pm - 7:00am, consisting of four 10-hour shifts on a rotational basis. All 10-hour shifts include holidays and weekends on a rotating basis as a part of their normal schedule. There is flexibility, and schedule alterations may be available as operations and position expectations demand.

• Assists with inventory and distribution of deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision
• Maintains and cleans residence halls, dining facilities, and immediate surrounding grounds and walkways.
• Utilizes basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• Responds to and resolves urgent or emergency elevator, mechanical, temperature, and safety issues in housing and dining spaces.
• Escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
• Assists with routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

• 6 months of general mechanical, small equipment repair, custodial, or floor experience.
• English proficiency required with the ability to speak, read, write, and understand verbal instructions

• 1 year of general mechanical, small equipment repair, custodial, or floor care experience
• A valid driver s license that meets UW Risk Management Standards

High School diploma preferred

The starting hourly wage is $19.00 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. This is a full-time position.

University Staff can also earn additional money when working at night (6:00pm to 6:00am) and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Additional $2.50/hour for nighttime work on weekdays, up to $2.50/hour for daytime weekend work, and up to $3.30/hour for nighttime weekend work.

Please submit a resume within the online application system. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.

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 the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

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