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University Housing - Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
- Req#: 23919
- 20-40 hours per week, positions based on availability & operational need, flexible scheduling options may be available, schedule will be set upon hire.
- Shifts available 7:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday, some overtime may be available on weekends.
- Seasonal: This position is considered seasonal during the summer months and is exempt from the 89-day rule in regard to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months.
- Flexible Scheduling based on your academic availability and operational need.
- 16 hours a month required, 10 hours per week preferred.
- Shifts available between 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, some weekend hours as operationally needed.
- Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours.
- Assist in minor and major maintenance of mechanical equipment, architectural building components and grounds. Gather equipment data from various Housing facilities.
- Independently perform, as well as assist other student and career staff in completing:
- Moving, installation, storage, and removal of window air conditioners as required
- Troubleshooting various maintenance issues
- Preparing rooms for residents and guests, including minor room repairs and general maintenance
- Working as a team with other Maintenance staff in performance of maintenance projects, including cleaning of air conditioners, cleaning of drier vents, repairing of window screens, and other maintenance work as assigned
- Participate in general project work, including equipment moving, storage room clean-outs, hauling of trash and scrap to recycling areas, moving of bicycle racks
- Perform basic and planned maintenance on equipment in buildings including: various food service equipment, air handling units, exhaust fans, light fixtures, doors, hardware, etc.; assemble various carts and shelving units; move equipment and supplies between facilities as needed
- Work both independently as well as collaboratively when assisting other mechanics as needed
- Work collaboratively with Maintenance and Trades Worker Lead to inspect work areas
- Report safety, security and damage problems to Supervisor and assist Maintenance Staff as needed; follow procedures to maintain worker safety and building security
- Be professional and helpful at all times, communicate clearly and accurately, report building maintenance issues, follow-up with customers as needed
- Communicating with a large, diversified staff both verbally and via email as needed
- Monitoring and handling work orders using a computer-based maintenance program
- Gather equipment data from various Housing facilities
- Perform special projects as needed
- Participate and attend all Maintenance Team meetings and trainings
- Summer specific duties:
- Assist lead workers and mechanics in work in unoccupied spaces including, vent cleaning, filter replacements, smoke detector battery replacements, and fixture updates
- Prep work areas for others, including moving equipment and supplies to the appropriate locations
- Conduct building assessments for repairs and updates between occupancy
- Must be able to regularly lift objects weighing approximately 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in warm and humid spaces.
- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and squat to perform work.
- Experience using various hand tools is preferred
- Familiarity with University Housing operation preferred.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license which meets UW Risk Management standards is preferred.
- Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check are required.
- To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application, including: supplemental questions
- Deadline to apply is Friday, May 10, 2024 11:55 PM
Department Overview:
Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism , focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.
Anticipated Start Date
5/13/24 Anticipated Hours Per Week
20 to 40 during the summer Schedule:
Summer
Academic Year
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $15.00 to $15.00 Number Of Positions
18 Position Summary/Job Duties:
Qualifications:
Physical Demands
See Qualifications Application Instructions:
University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Contact:
Org: University Housing
Web: https://www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/
Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.