Facilities Technician II Job Madison area,Wisconsin USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Job Summary:

University Housing Facilities is looking for Facilities Technicians II to join our team! Our Facilities Technicians II staff provide levels of service in the areas of grounds, trades, and/or maintenance for residents and guests. The primary function of the positions is to respond to direct service requests in occupied residential spaces and to perform ongoing repair and project work between occupancies related to upkeep of residential and community spaces.

They also maintain the safety and aesthetics of 86 acres including green space, recreation areas, parking lots, roadways, and 7 miles of sidewalks. Tree maintenance and safety monitoring are performed to minimize property damage and risks to residents. In the winter, the team maintains all roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks to ensure a safe passage for residents. These positions are key to maintaining acceptable service standards for those who call University Housing home.

Work Schedule:

Typical scheduled shifts are between 7:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, 8‑hour shifts, for a total of 40 hours per week.
Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

University Housing Facilities provides a great work environment with supervisors who care about each individual on their team. As part of UW‑Madison, we also offer excellent UW benefits like competitive insurances and generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the State of Wisconsin retirement pension plan.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness.
Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.
Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision.
Maintains interior and exterior facilities, grounds, and walkways, including interior and exterior routine repairs below the skilled/licensed trades level in occupied and vacant spaces.
Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures.

Department:

Division of University Housing, University Housing Facilities

Housing Facilities is part of the Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison. Our team is responsible for the full spectrum of two distinct facilities operations, which include housekeeping, mechanical maintenance, infrastructure repairs and renewal, and long‑term capital planning, for both undergraduate students and graduate students and their families living with us.

Compensation:

The starting hourly wage is $22.00 or higher based on qualifications with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off.

Benefits information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

University Staff 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.

Current UW‑Madison employees may be eligible to be hired up to their current rate of compensation, based on qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

1 year grounds, landscape maintenance, or snow removal
Drivers License – valid and meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

2 or more years of grounds, landscape maintenance, snow removal or related experience
Experience operating a skid steer for snow removal and/or landscape maintenance
Experience operating a F250 or 350 sized plow truck for snow removal
Experience with basic residential‑related repairs

Education:

High School diploma preferred

Additional Information:

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…