Facilities Technician III

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The Facilities Technician III performs maintenance within the UWM Student Union. The UWM Student Union encompasses five floors and 330,000 square feet, which includes ten dining units, two conference centers, several retail spaces, a recreation center, and an art gallery. Services are also provided for tenants and other departments housed within the facility. The Facilities Technician III inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. They assist with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed. This position primarily works 2nd shift (2:30PM – 11PM) Monday through Friday, with flexible or extended hours as determined by department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or completion of equivalent educational program (GED, etc.)
• Previous work experience in a facilities maintenance setting or evidence of basic maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of facilities maintenance experience.
• A degree or technical certification in a specific trade.
• Previous experience or abilities demonstrated in the following areas: Plumbing Electrical Carpentry Small engine repair HVAC
• Knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems.
• Ability to perform repairs on specialized, commercial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees