Facilities Technician III - Union South

The Wisconsin Union is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for our facilities team at Union South, the south campus living room destination for students, guests, and community members. Union South includes a 350seat movie theater, a recreation center with bowling and billiards, a twostory climbing wall, a 60room hotel, an art gallery, multiple dining venues, a pub, and a wide range of meeting spaces.

In this role, you'll work alongside skilled technicians, mechanics, and trades staff to keep this vibrant venue visitorready and operating smoothly. Daily tasks can include anything from clearing clogged sinks and repairing kitchen equipment to installing flower beds, patching drywall, or troubleshooting mechanical issues.

The ideal candidate brings wellrounded building maintenance experience, strong problemsolving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Come join the team that is dedicated to keeping our buildings and grounds at their best.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds frequently needed; Ability to work outside in inclement weather

Work Schedule and Location:

Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm with a rotating weekend on-call schedule

100% on-site

Union South - 1308 W Dayton Street Madison WI

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

• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed

• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities

• Works special events as required for operational needs

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

• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

Wisconsin Union, Facilities, Union South

The expected starting salary is $24.00/ hr

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

• 3 years of facilities maintenance experience - detail the types of repairs you completed

• Experience documenting repairs through a work order system

• Facility maintenance experience in a large or complex multi-use facility

• Driver's license - valid and meets UW Risk Management Standards- Must hold at time of hire and maintain during employment

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Kathleen Keller, kathleen.keller@wisc.edu, 608-262-9323

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