VOCATIONAL FACILITIES SPECIALIST

Job no: 243161-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: FP&M/PP FM/MGMT & ASSESSMENT
Location: Madison
Categories: Architecture and Engineering Services



Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of HVAC (and MEP) related tasks for assessments of repairs. This position will work under UW Physical Plant in the Facility Specialist Group for management and responsibilities. Responsibilities include the assessment of existing systems and equipment, perform campus HVAC system inspections for planning, maintenance scheduling strategy, and preparation of maintenance lists and schedules. Responsibilities also include playing an active role in projects including; plan review, contractor inspections during construction and final commissioning review and assessment.

Work is performed under the general direction of the UW-Madison Senior Campus Facilities Engineer and is supervised by the Associate Director of Physical Plant.
The University of Wisconsin, Physical Plant, 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.

Goals and Working Activities:
A. Assist in managing HVAC system and equipment assessments on new and existing facilities. These assessments could be maintenance, condition, or capacity related. Prepare scope and budget reports on systems in need of repair.
1. To document system and equipment assessments in electronic files for future reference for DFD replacement, upgrade, and repair submittals.
2. To prioritize the systems and equipment to have UW Shops or outside Contractors do needed repairs or replacements.
3. To show work to UW Shops and/or Contractors to make sure repair technique is correct to the system situation.
4. To contact outside contractors to perform work under direction and supervision (once contracts are in place)

B. To do campus related HVAC system inspections per building. This would include facilities located not on campus as directed by the Facilities Engineer. Inspections will be documented on UW Inspection form for record and stored electronically for future documentation.
1. Inspections will serve as documentation which will include system type, age, condition, estimated repair or replacement timing.
2. In some cases, this Individual will work with UW Shops to determine system functionality and lead/asbestos testing for project submittal.

C. Individual will be responsible for Contractor Quality Assurance for any needed repairs, replacements or on new construction. Individual will work with Capital Planning for HVAC details and HVAC
coordination on Capitol Project and any DFD small project replacements. Individual will assist in coordinated efforts to review and comment on proper HVAC related details.
1. Review any plan related documents for new construction and report results as needed.
2. Monitor all needed repairs to systems to assure contractors are doing appropriate work in accordance with the State Specifications.
3. Assist in system maintenance scheduling, contractor pre-bid showings and attend pre-con meetings.
4. Prepare system repair lists based off current inspections.

D. Individual will be HVAC System Analyst to keep up on HVAC system repair solutions through current training. The individual will be a main source of training others as a need to know for HVAC systems to ensure campus buildings remain functional.
1. Individual will train UW Shops and Contractors as needed for repairs as dependent on the appropriate HVAC system.

About the Job:

Engineering Specialist (FP009)

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

Education:

Qualifications:

Additional Information:

Department(s):

A717702-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP FM/MGMT & ASSESSMENT

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum Negotiable

Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position you will need to 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.

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.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position including your work experience in the following, if applicable:
- Knowledge of asbestos abatement, radon mitigation, and lead paint and mold remediation programs
- Experience in multiple different types of mechanical systems
- Experience with cost estimating and cost analysis

Contact:

Lisa Raetzman
lisa.raetzman@wisc.edu
608-263-9670
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:

Engineering Specialist(FP009)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

243161-AS

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/

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: Oct 12 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 7 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time