FACILITIES REPAIR WORKER

Job no: 236299-US
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: FP&M/PP SVCS/CAMPUS SVC FRW
Location: Madison
Categories: Architecture, Construction, Planning, Facilities, Skilled Trades, Maintenance, Other



Position Summary:

Assist trade workers performing maintenance, remodeling, construction, demolition and special projects. Operate boom truck buckets, swing stage, DENKA life, "Genie" lifts, forklifts, Bosun Chair, and other hand and power tools and specialty equipment in the performance of building maintenance and special projects. Maintain custody of Physical Plant scaffolding, staging, and other rental items. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to: maintaining an accurate inventory, inspecting and making necessary repairs, and the delivery/recovery of scaffolding to/from work sites. Work is performed under general supervision.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physical Plant, is committed to the highest standard of customer service principles when dealing with customers, staff, students, and visitors. Employees will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers and fellow staff members.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

No Degree Required

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

No minimum years required

Additional Information:

Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's license, a motor vehicle record which meets UW Risk Management Standards, and maintain ability to drive State of Wisconsin owned vehicles.

Department(s):

A717030-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP SVCS/CAMPUS SVC FRW

Work Schedule:

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 30 minute unpaid meal break

This position may occasionally be asked to work hours in excess of the normal work shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $16.50 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter.

We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

In your cover letter please describe the following:
1. Your experience with moving furniture, window washing, assisting trade's workers, and maintenance.
2. Your experience with landscaping, custodial, farm, or construction work.
3. Your experience with equipment and hand tools.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.

Contact:

Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

FAC REPAIR WORKER(76125)

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

236299-US

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Jun 17 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 7 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time