Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician

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University Staff

Regular

Facilities Technician II

Upham Woods is a residential, year-round, outdoor learning center for youth and adults, operating under the Natural Resources Institute of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension. We offer environmental education and outdoor recreation programs, 4-H and other youth camps, professional development workshops, and conferences and retreats.

Our mission is to provide an innovative outdoor experience that connects youth and adults with the research and educational resources of UW-Madison to improve the human-nature connection, support understanding of science, foster environmental stewardship, and engage communities. Upham's campus consists of 14 buildings, including a conference and retreat center, nature center, 6 cabins, a two-story dormitory, and staff housing to provide seasonal and year
-round lodging for visitors. The center sits on the Wisconsin River with 320 acres of forested land, including a 210-acre island called "Blackhawk Island," which is a designated state natural area. More information about the Upham Woods community can be found at https://uphamwoods.extension.wisc.edu/.

The Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician responsible for:

• Utilizing equipment to repair and maintain buildings, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
• Assisting in the development of and executing the preventative maintenance program for each building.
• Inspecting contracted work during and after repairs have been completed, ensuring proper and timely completion.
• Proactively engages in identifying and resolving safety issues befitting a residential outdoor education center.

This position may be required to provide on-call coverage outside of regular business hours. This may include overnight or weekend availability to respond to urgent operational issues, emergencies, or critical business needs.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability work outside in inclement weather

A successful background check will be required prior to employment.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://business services.wisc.edu/managing-risk/dr...

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• 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
• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
• Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW–Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.

The Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute (https://natural resources.extension.wisc.edu/) serves…