Facilities Technician I
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- 1 year of general mechanical, small equipment repair, custodial, or floor car
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Facilities Technician I Job Summary: 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. Key Job Responsibilities: Utilizes basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation Maintains and cleans residence halls, dining facilities, and immediate surrounding grounds and walkways. Assists with inventory and distribution of deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision Assists with routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness Escalates and documents issues according to established policies and procedures Responds to and resolves urgent or emergency elevator, mechanical, temperature, and safety issues in housing and dining spaces. 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. As a student service organization, Housing Facilities advances the university's mission by delivering safe, well-maintained living and learning environments. The Residence Halls , consisting of 30 buildings and 2 million square feet, houses approximately 8,000 undergraduate students during the academic year and welcomes more than 18,000 conference and program guests each summer. In addition to living spaces, our operations support a wide range of programs and functions, including classrooms, office spaces, dining and culinary operations, marketplace venues, meeting rooms, and event spaces. University Apartments provides housing to an average of 2,500 residents in 1,240 apartments, serving a diverse community of graduate students, staff, and their families. The University Apartments community is located on over 80 acres of greenspace and also includes a large community center with a Housing-operated licensed early childhood education program. While most of our front-line staff and supervisors are hired with a primary unit location to serve residents and guests, specific to their role, our facilities team is committed to remaining flexible enough to support each other and our operations as needed throughout the year.
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