Maintenance Mechanic III

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III

100% Position

Anticipated Start Date: 12/2024

ABOUT THE JOB: Maintenance Mechanic

This position is responsible for daily operation, maintenance and repair of assigned Dining and Centers buildings including food service equipment repair, custodial equipment repair, preventative maintenance, building maintenance, inspections, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry repairs.  This position will interact with students, faculty, dining, facilities and other campus staff.  This position is required to follow safe work practices, follow industry standards for maintenance/repairs, have good communication and practice accurate record keeping skills. This position will service Price Commons, North Point dining and William's Stadium concession areas.  This position will back up Memorial Student Center. Employee shift is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime as directed.   This position will be required to respond to a 24-hour maintenance phone on a rotation with other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

            Minimum

• Basic smartphone, tablet and computer skills including email, internet and record keeping. 
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot issues.

Preferred

• Visual acuity and ability necessary to read and understand written instructions, information, construction documents (Le. blueprints and specifications), work orders hazardous substance warnings, and manufacturer's technical information.
• Ability to follow through with directions, work independently and work in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize work. 
• Ability to schedule and coordinate work with supervisor, maintenance staff, students and other trades.
• Experience repairing and maintaining food service equipment.
• Experience in facilities maintenance of education, health care and/or food service facilities.
• General knowledge of plumbing equipment, fixtures and systems with ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• General knowledge of electrical systems and equipment with ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• General knowledge of HVAC equipment with ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Experience repairing and maintaining custodial equipment.
• Experience using a multimeter and reading wiring diagrams.
• Customer service experience.
• Preventative maintenance experience.
• Experience with computerized work order system software such as TMA system.

              Highly Desired

• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse community including students, coworkers, supervisory and other University employees in order to maintain a smooth functioning work unit. 
• Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and resourcefulness.
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Special Requirements

• A valid Wisconsin driver's license is required for the operation of all state licensed vehicles.

Physical Demands 

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, stoop, crouch, climb stairways, crawl, turn, kneel and balance.

• Lifting up to 50lb. objects is required 
• Breathing masks are required to be worn during some construction duties

Working Conditions and Environment 

• Ability to lift your arms above your head in order to reach high difficult areas. 
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges. 
• Sufficient manual dexterity with one hand to be able to operate hand and power tools and manually complete paperwork such as recording items on work orders and receiving documents. 
• Must have sufficient physical flexibility to kneel, squat, stoop, crawl under cabinets and other low spaces in order to perform the tasks required. 
• Must be able to tolerate working in confined spaces in order to perform the electrical maintenance and repair when necessary.
• Employee must be able to work in partially lit spaces, dusty and/or dirty spaces, on raised platforms/ladders and in extreme temperatures on occasion
• Employee must wear safety toe shoes during entire shift and is responsible to wear additional PPE as determined necessary by employee/supervisor during the course of job duties

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 

Facilities Management is comprised of Building Maintenance and Grounds, Custodial Services, Heating Plant, Administration, and Facilities Planning and Engineering.  The campus is comprised of 2.4 million square feet on approximately 135 acres including 55 buildings of which 22 are academic/research, 12 support services and 21 for university housing.  The campus has its own utilities of steam, chilled water, data and electricity.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, November 17, 2024 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after November 17th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs 

Required application materials: 

1. Cover letter (* See below)
2. Current resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. 

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Chris Zimmerman

Phone: 715-232-5401

Email: zimmermanchr@uwstout.edu 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jake Fox

Phone: 715-232-2491

Email: foxjac@uwstout.edu 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Minimum starting salary of $24.  A six-month probationary period is required.  The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law. 

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.   

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW 

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.  

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority. 

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages' all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.  

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community

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