Facilities Technician II

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

7d•$22

About The Position

The Facilities Technician II supports the Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building (MSABD), which houses a USDA-inspected meat processing/pilot plant, a BSL2 lab, and research and teaching labs. The position assists with the preventative maintenance plan for utilities and equipment that support the building and its functions. It performs maintenance tasks and equipment and utility quality checks, and addresses punch-list items provided by the Facilities Manager to support optimal building functionality. The technician carries out day-to-day maintenance, works cooperatively with contractors and vendors, and ensures work meets university quality standards. The role proactively maintains and repairs complex, research-grade equipment and communicates with building users about maintenance timelines, impacts, and resolutions.

Requirements

Experience with building safety protocols and repair and maintenance of equipment and spaces.
Experience with complex building utility systems, including software-controlled and computer-monitored systems; troubleshooting operational issues; maintaining system and project records; coordinating and communicating with contractors and vendors; and supporting facility maintenance and repair project planning, coordination, and implementation.
Responsive and effective customer service experience, including responding to inquiries, providing administrative and/or technical support, ensuring follow-up, adaptability, flexibility, and communicating with internal and external customers.
Experience with building systems operations such as HVAC, refrigeration, steam and chilled water distribution, electrical, plumbing, and building materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in food or meat processing plants, including maintaining equipment such as stuffers, mixers, saws, smokehouses, packaging machines, or kitchen equipment.
Experience with modern automation and controls, such as computerized systems controlling freezers, refrigerators, smokehouses, and specialized cooling units such as Ultrachill and spray chill systems.
Experience following sanitary standard operating procedures (SSOP) and plant good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, inventory, and distribute deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision.
Use equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on food processing and other lab equipment supporting research, teaching, extension, retail production, and other stakeholder needs.
Assist trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.
Perform routine facility inspections and monitor cleanliness.
Troubleshoot, escalate, and document issues according to established policies and procedures.
Assist with executing the preventative maintenance plan for building utilities and equipment, perform quality checks, and address Facilities Manager punch-list items.
Communicate with building users about maintenance timelines, impacts, and resolutions; work cooperatively with contractors and vendors.