What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician III position at University of Wisconsin- River Falls?
Posting Details
Position Information
UW - System Position Title
Facilities Technician III
Business Title
Major Department Code
Building Maintenance (J711500-Maintenance)
Appointment Type
University Staff-Permanent
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment)
1
Typical Working Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm. Must be available outside of normal work hours for urgent facility issues.
Hybrid or On Campus
On Campus
Position Summary
Inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, design and operational maintenance as needed.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes specialized 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
- Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
- Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Required:
- High school diploma.
- Work experience in building maintenance, 2 years minimum.
- Knowledge of building and facilities maintenance methods, practices, and techniques
- Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct failures in equipment and related systems.
- Ability to engage in all job-related customer service interactions and activities with contacts from within and outside the University in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability for timely communication with styles that are approachable and respectable
- Engage in active listening
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively organize work to be productive.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license that permits Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles
- Must have sufficient physical flexibility to stoop, crawl under equipment and other low spaces to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
- Must be physically able to lift your arms above your head in order to reach equipment
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights above 30 feet to reach equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to enter, exit, and perform duties in confined spaces occasionally.
- Ability to utilize a computer for Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Successful completion of a post-offer employment physical test.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
USH00319
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/07/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
02/25/2025
Closing Date
Applicant Review Date
03/17/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Resume
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Alan Symicek
Chief Facilities Officer & Search Chair
alan.symicek@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 16, 2025.
The pay rate is $25.50 per hour
The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.
A six-month probationary period is required.
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
Legal Notices
EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.
Other Notices
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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