Facilities Technician I

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•$21

About The Position

The Facilities Technician I is part of the Physical Plant: Campus Services department within the Facilities Planning and Management Division. The position performs a variety of behind-the-scenes campus duties, including moving furniture and equipment, window washing, basic lamp replacement, construction cleanup, and supporting trade shops. The role also helps set up and tear down UW Commencements and other large-scale events, and provides table and chair rental and delivery services for smaller campus events. The position uses bucket trucks and boom lifts to wash campus windows inside and out at heights up to 160 feet, with proper safety gear. Lifts and ladders are also used to replace lightbulbs at heights up to 60 feet in auditoriums, atriums, and gymnasiums. This is an ongoing, renewable, full-time position. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; occasional nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. The minimum rate is $20.50 and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The position offers paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund.

Requirements

Ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of audiences.
Valid driver's license that meets UW Risk Management Standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with window washing, construction demolition or cleanup, furniture relocation, landscaping, farm labor, special event setup, or maintenance-related duties.
Ability to work in a small team.
Ability to perform manual labor and physical work safely and efficiently.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist with relocating campus equipment as needed.
Assist with routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness.
Escalate and document issues according to established policies and procedures.
Assist with inventory and distribute deliveries to appropriate entities under close supervision.
Assist trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.
Set up and tear down equipment for institutional meetings and events.
Use basic equipment to repair and maintain basic machinery, equipment, and facility property under close supervision to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
Perform routine inspections of campus equipment.
Perform window washing using bucket trucks and boom lifts, at heights up to 160 feet, with proper safety gear.
Replace lightbulbs using lifts and ladders at heights up to 60 feet.
Provide table and chair rental and delivery services for campus events.