Facilities Technician II
About The Position
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in keeping landscapes healthy and beautiful, and want to make a real impact on the look and feel of campus, we’d love for you to consider joining our team! Under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Supervisor, the Facilities Technician II is responsible for the care and routine preventive maintenance of campus lawn spaces. This role includes completing minor repairs on grounds equipment and supporting landscape construction projects, which may involve reading landscape plans or design instructions. The position also sets up and maintains temporary irrigation systems as needed throughout campus. Key responsibilities include turf fertilization, pest management, and accurate record‑keeping related to these applications. The role also covers lawn treatments such as herbicides, fertilizers, compost applications, and aeration for both campus and off-site locations. The Facilities Technician II helps establish new lawn areas through seeding and sodding and assists with mowing as needed. This position is essential to maintaining and watering campus lawn spaces—primarily with hose‑end sprinkler applications—and plays a critical role in winter snow removal on the UW–Madison campus. If you’re looking for a hands‑on role where you can grow your skills and help keep our campus beautiful year‑round, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of grounds maintenance experience with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.
- Driver's license in accordance with UW-Risk Management requirements.
- Ability to obtain a Class B - Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) tanker and airbrake endorsements within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial snow removal experience.
- Landscape equipment operation and maintenance
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
- Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- Responsible for turf fertilization and pest management across campus, including maintaining accurate records of all related activities
- Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
- Turf maintenance tasks such as overseeding, irrigation care, and general turf repairs
- Snow removal for campus
- Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
- Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision
Benefits
- This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
