Facilities Technician II

University of Wisconsin Stout•Stevens Point, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the Maintenance Manager of Facility Services, the incumbent will perform general mechanical maintenance and repairs primarily within UWSP’s academic properties with the responsibility for maintenance and repair of general building envelope items including windows, doors, walls, flatwork, and roofs. The incumbent will also provide basic remodeling functions including demolition of walls, drop ceilings and flooring as well as installation of carpet tile, VCT tile, ceramic tile and assembly of modular office furniture and office/classroom appliances and fixtures. The incumbent will operate, and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely, perform strenuous physical labor, follow oral and written instructions, and keep daily computerized records. Additionally, the incumbent will prioritize personal workflow, read, comprehend, and work from plans and prints, maintain cooperative working relationships, and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for a diverse campus population. Facility Services 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 and the supervisory team. Full position description is available upon request. Key Job Responsibilities: Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision Department: Facility Services – supports the academic mission of the university. The integral core values of the department are Safety, Customer Service, Cooperation, Integrity, and Innovation. A team approach is utilized throughout the department to provide a safe environment, excellence in service through high standards with positive and collaborative relationships across the UWSP community. Under general supervision of the Facility Services Maintenance Manager, this position will monitor, operate, adjust, maintain, and repair a variety of technical equipment for the campus and to help supply the campus with critical services. The skill, ability and knowledge of the incumbent will have direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction level in the delivery of services to customers within the area of responsibility. Given the pace of emerging technology, the incumbent must stay in touch with industry/system-wide trends and best practices. This position will perform work independently, only referring matters to the supervisor for clarification. Facility Services 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, fellow staff members and campus leadership.

Requirements

Knowledge in safely operating power tools and hand tools
Basic knowledge in replacing VCT/Carpet flooring, drop ceiling tiles, and vinyl base trim
Basic knowledge of demolition equipment and required PPE
Excellent customer service skills
Strong communication skills (Need to communicate with customers and supervisors.)
Eligibility to work in the United States
Authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Criminal background check
Minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor)

Nice To Haves

Driver’s License – Must have for 2+ years to be able to drive a state vehicle
Five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors)

Responsibilities

Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision
Perform general mechanical maintenance and repairs primarily within UWSP’s academic properties
Maintenance and repair of general building envelope items including windows, doors, walls, flatwork, and roofs
Provide basic remodeling functions including demolition of walls, drop ceilings and flooring
Installation of carpet tile, VCT tile, ceramic tile
Assembly of modular office furniture and office/classroom appliances and fixtures
Operate, and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely
Perform strenuous physical labor
Follow oral and written instructions
Keep daily computerized records
Prioritize personal workflow
Read, comprehend, and work from plans and prints
Maintain cooperative working relationships
Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for a diverse campus population
Serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, and fellow staff members and the supervisory team
Monitor, operate, adjust, maintain, and repair a variety of technical equipment for the campus and to help supply the campus with critical services
Stay in touch with industry/system-wide trends and best practices
Perform work independently, only referring matters to the supervisor for clarification