Facilities Technician I

About the role

The Facilities Technician I position is part of the Physical Plant: Campus Services department within the Facilities Planning and Management Division (FP&M). Campus Services has a team of Facility Technicians who perform functions such as departmental moves of furniture and equipment, window washing, assisting the Electric Shop with basic lamp replacement, and construction clean-up. As the Facilities Technician I, you will be involved in a variety of duties behind the scenes on campus. In addition to playing an important role in the set-up and tear down for UW Commencements and other large-scale events, you'll also provide table and chair rental and delivery service for numerous smaller campus events. As a flexible and efficient labor force, the Facilities Technician provides support to various trade shops. This role will also utilize bucket trucks and boom lifts to perform window washing of all campus windows inside and out at heights of up to 160 feet with proper safety gear. Campus Services will also utilize lifts and ladders to reach heights as high as 60 feet to replace lightbulbs in Auditoriums, Atriums and Gymnasiums.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the relocation of campus equipment as needed
• Assist with routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness
• Escalate and document issues according to established policies and procedures
• Assist with inventory and distribution of deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision
• Assist trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
• Set up and tear down equipment for institutional meetings and events
• Utilize basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• Perform routine inspections of campus equipment

Requirements

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of audiences
• Valid driver's license that meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with window washing, construction demo/cleanup, furniture relocation, landscaping, farm labor, special event setup or maintenance related duties
• Ability to work in a small team
• Ability to perform manual labor and physical work in a safe and efficient manner

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Pay

Minimum rate of $20.50 per hour, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE. Hours generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.