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.
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.
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)
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: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf
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.
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).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.