Job Description

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement.  One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that¿s unparalleled.  An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one¿s future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that¿s easy to call home.  Find out why.

Position Title: Facilities Technician III
Employment Type: Full-time, University Staff, Hourly 
Reports To: The Facilities Technician III will report to the Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life
Full Time Pay Range: $16.63 - $37.98 per hour, commensurate based on experience

Facilities Technician III position is dedicated to Housing & Residence Life.  This position also provides support to the Student Center and Dining facilities.  This is an advanced level mechanical, facilities and repair position that requires the employee to serve as a maintenance generalist.  This is a first shift position with hours from 8:00am ¿ 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.  This is an essential personnel position and may be required to work when the University is closed; emergency maintenance response, occasional evening, night, weekend and holiday hours are required.  Work on move-in weekend is required.

This position performs general interior and exterior maintenance and upkeep work primarily within the residence halls and apartment communities.  This position functions as a lead maintenance worker for Housing & Residence Life.  Employees in this classification operate, maintain, and make repairs on minor electrical, plumbing, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other mechanical systems and apparatus commonly used in office, institutional and residential buildings.  General carpentry work is initiated and completed within the scope of this position.
Housing and Residence Life is comprised of three residence halls for first-year through graduate students. Approximately, up to 1,000 students can live in university housing. The department has eight professional staff members and various student staff positions. 
 

¿ Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
¿ Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
¿ Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
¿ Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
¿ Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
 

¿ H.S. Diploma - Preferred Minimum
¿ Four years of experience in construction or general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and mechanical maintenance

The ideal candidate will possess and has:
¿ Experience with complex maintenance in structural, plumbing, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other mechanical systems.  
¿ Two years of experiences in increasingly difficult repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds facilities in positions that require ongoing, continual use of techniques and tools used in repairing and maintaining wooden structures and structural components.  An equivalent combination of training experience may also be necessary.
¿ Currently possess or obtain and maintain ASOPE Third Class Facility Operating Engineer License.
¿ Currently possess or obtain low pressure boiler licensing.
¿ EPA certified for refrigerant recovery, reclaiming, and recycling.
¿ Ability to read, interpret and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection blueprints both in paper and electronic formats.  Sensitivity to, or experience in, working with a diverse, multicultural population.  This position manages multiple priorities and must have the ability to perform work in the student living areas.  
 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.  

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/  

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/  

LEGAL NOTICES

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note:  Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer:  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

THE UNIVERSITY

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.  

The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.  There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.  The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu. 

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

Applications received by 3/15/2024¿are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.   

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Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  

Please be sure you have included:

• Cover Letter outlining¿your qualifications for the position
• Resume
• The names and email addresses of three (3) professional references

Applications received by 3/15/2024¿¿are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. 

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.  

If you have application questions call or email:  

Amber Marzette

(262)595-2042

marzetta@uwp.edu