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FACILITIES REPAIR WORKER- ADVANCED

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 23, 2021
Job no: 241924-US
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: FP&M/PP SVCS/GROUNDS
Location: Madison
Categories: Facilities, Skilled Trades, Maintenance, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences



Position Summary:

Under The general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, this position works as a member of the UW-Madison, Grounds Concrete/Asphalt Construction Crew. Primary concrete duties involve inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and constructing new concrete sidewalks, curbs, steps, pads, etc. Remove old material, prepare for proper sub-base and compaction. Pour concrete and finish surfaces as necessary. Primary asphalt duties involve inspecting, maintaining, repairing, replacing, and constructing new asphalt structures to include asphalt roads, parking lots, and bike paths. Prepare for proper sub-base and compaction Follow blueprints to proper size and grades required for forming grade surface and new construction of existing concrete/asphalt for proper grade, crown and pitch. Install and maintain all outdoor signs and fences and participate in the snow removal operation.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physical Plant, Grounds Department, is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers and fellow staff members. This position will function as a work team leader directing co-workers in job related duties.

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:

Must be available for snow removal and overtime work as necessary.

Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsement(s) at hire, and maintain ability to drive State of Wisconsin vehicles.

Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsement(s) within six months of hire.

Physical work requiring lifting, bending, stooping and kneeling for extended periods of time.

Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) will require Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates.

Please Note: FP&M is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Department(s):

A717080-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP SVCS/GROUNDS

Work Schedule:

6am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, 30 min unpaid lunch break

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $21.00 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 snow removal, and working outdoors.
2. Your experience with landscape installations. (i.e. grading, seeding, sodding) Please include professional or personal experience.
3. Your experience with motorized equipment and handtools.
4. Your experience with hardscape installations. (i.e. asphalt, concrete, block walls, or flat block)

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:

Cinthya Canicoba
cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu
608-262-6593
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-ADV(76126)

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

241924-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: Sep 23 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 22 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

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