Facilities Technician II (Manitowoc Campus)

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Facilities Technician II (Manitowoc Campus)

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• Position Information

• Essential Job Functions

• What You'll Do

• Qualifications

• The Successful Candidate

• Conditions of Appointment

• Compensation and Benefits

• Apply

• Deadline

Position Information

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Facilities Technician II

POSTING DATE: August 30, 2024

Essential Job Functions

This Facilities Technician position works under supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Manager for the Manitowoc and Sheboygan Campuses. The Facilities Technician performs general maintenance and repair to facilities, grounds, and equipment for the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus. This work includes inspection, maintaining, and repairs basic of equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with operational maintenance as needed.

In addition, this position will perform preventative maintenance to building structures, including cosmetic and/or decorative improvements. This position will provide professional advice with materials and time required to complete various maintenance issues around the campus as assigned.

This position will be the second responder to afterhours emergency calls regarding fire alarms, lockouts, plumbing emergencies, and power outages, or other issues requiring immediate response to campus.

What You'll Do

• Inspect, Maintain, and Repair Interior and Exterior Components of the Campus Buildings.

• Inspect, Maintain and Repair Campus Grounds and Equipment.

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

• Performs routine PM facility inspections and monitors cleanliness.

• Provide Custodial Support.

• Emergency response and systems support.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent at time of application

• 2 years work experience in building trades or commercial/industrial maintenance area

• Experience with small engines and engines in commercial grounds equipment

• Knowledge of mechanical and building repairs

• Thorough knowledge of tools, equipment, and safety methods used in the performance of job

• Knowledge and ability to learn and use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) software

• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or 5 years work experience in building trades or commercial/industrial maintenance area

• Proficient in all aspects of the maintenance fields

• Ability to read product labels, warning signs, manuals, computer screens, plans, specifications, shop drawings and to distinguish, read, and comprehend SDS (Safety Data Sheets), OSHA regulations and instructions

• Ability to work effectively and productively (given objectives, priorities, constraints, and resources) with general supervision

• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, Administrative Rules, etc. and to keep the knowledge and ability current

• Ability to understand detailed, complex, and technical policies, procedures, regulations, product information or instructions obtained in print or orally

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work including being able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, land work on feet for long periods of time

• Physical ability to push, pull, grasp, carry and/or lift 50 pounds horizontally or vertically on an occasional basis

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit on a sustained basis, occasionally, each day, etc. for an eight-hour shift

• Ability to climb and work at considerable heights and/or in confined spaces under adverse conditions

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time University Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s). A six-month probationary period is required for this position. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Minimum hourly wage of $19.00.

This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

• University Staff Quick Guide

• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Facilities Technician II (Manitowoc Campus)"
• You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
• If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Monday, September 9, 2024.

Note: 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).

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.

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