Facilities Technician III - Kress Center

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UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Facilities Technician III

POSTING DATE:  September 11, 2023

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities for Athletics, the Kress, UREC, and inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed.   Performs essential maintenance and repair on all Kress Event Center equipment and mechanical systems including swimming pool.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
• Inspect and maintain campus water service and outdoor drain systems. Drain outdoor systems on regular winter basis.
• Repair and maintain laundry systems, exercise equipment, food service equipment, emergency generators, steam system components, pumps, plumbing system and components.

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JOB DUTIES:

 

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Facilities Technician III

POSTING DATE:  September 11, 2023

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities for Athletics, the Kress, UREC, and inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed.   Performs essential maintenance and repair on all Kress Event Center equipment and mechanical systems including swimming pool.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
• Inspect and maintain campus water service and outdoor drain systems. Drain outdoor systems on regular winter basis.
• Repair and maintain laundry systems, exercise equipment, food service equipment, emergency generators, steam system components, pumps, plumbing system and components.
• Maintain records for all pool systems in accordance with state health regulations.
• Perform mechanical repairs on pool system components such as valves, surge tank controls, chlorination system, PVC piping and CO2 systems.
• Inspect, perform and assist with routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on air handling units, fans, motors, dampers, filters and drive belts.
• Monitor energy management system to confirm proper operations of all system components along with proper temperature conditions.
• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma at time of application
• 2 years of experience in the building repair and/or maintenance area 
• Must have knowledge of general plumbing, mechanical, and/or building repair 
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent trade school degree
• 5 years work work experience in commercial building repair and/or maintenance area 
• 2 years of HVAC repair experience 
• Certified Pool Operator license 
• Experience in common cause of mechanical failures, structural and/or mechanical diagnostic and repair procedures
• Strong organization skills and ability to effectively prioritize workloads and maintain accurate records 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications 

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work, including being able to bend, kneel/crawl over duct work or equipment, climb up and down ladders, lift loads up to 30 lbs. and work on your feet for long periods of time 

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.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

 

Established in 1965, UW-Green Bay is a public institution serving 8,970 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students and 95,000 continuing education learners each year. We educate students from pre-college through retirement and offer 200+ degrees, programs and certificates. UW-Green Bay graduates are resilient, inclusive, sustaining and engaged members of their communities, ready to rise to fearlessly face challenges, solve problems and embrace diverse ideas and people. With four campus locations in Marinette, Green Bay, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan, the University welcomes students from every corner of the world. In 2020, UW-Green Bay was the fastest growing UW school in Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their best work. Employee testimonials can be found at #WhyUWGB.  For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.

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

SPECIAL NOTES:

 

Position is a full-time University Staff appointment.  The work hours for this position will be 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 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 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.

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 that 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.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

 

Please submit application materials by Sunday, September 24, 2023. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

SALARY INFORMATION

Minimum hourly salary of $21.00.

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

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 links below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...
• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...
• Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...

HOW TO APPLY:

 

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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 specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references

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

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