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Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center is a residential facility operated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension and located in pristine forests along the beautiful Wisconsin River, two miles north of Wisconsin Dells. Upham Woods provides hands-on, field-based education and recreation opportunities to youth, youth leaders, and adults through programs focused on environmental and leadership education. The Center, officially accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA), consists of 14 buildings including a new welcome center, full-service kitchen and dining hall, nature center, and lodging for visitors and seasonal staff. More information about the Upham Woods community can be found at https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/uphamwoods.
The Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician responsible for:
- Utilizing equipment to repair and maintain buildings, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
- Assisting in the development of and executing the preventative maintenance program for each building.
- Inspecting contracted work during and after repairs have been completed, ensuring proper and timely completion.
- Proactively engages in identifying and resolving safety issues befitting a residential outdoor education center.
A successful background check will be required prior to employment.
It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.
The Division of Extension has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements to eliminate disparities and expanding access for all. As Extension, we acknowledge the need for strategic and coordinated actions that help us form a more equitable, anti-racist, non- biased, and inclusive organization. (https://blogs.extension.wisc.edu/oaic/call-to-action/). As such, all Extension employees are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
- 80% Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- 5% Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
- 5% Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
- 5% Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision
- 5% Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Required
H.S. Diploma
Required:
- 2 or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance.
- Be able to read and follow work instructions and schedules, warning signs and instructions for equipment operations.
- Have knowledge and ability to recognize and implement safety procedures as required, including precautions in use of caustic and toxic chemicals, methods of lifting heavy objects and wearing of safe work clothing.
- Have physical strength and stamina to perform required work -including ability to bend, stoop, kneel, move furniture and work on feet for long periods of time.
- Be able to properly lift 50 pounds repeatedly and more with help.
- Must be courteous with staff, clients and the public.
- Ability to work well alone and with others during unsupervised periods.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify priorities .
- Ability to work effectively with supervision and as part of a team.
- Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards.
Preferred:
- Pesticide Applicator Certification.
- Chainsaw Safety Certification.
- Other certifications applicable to building and grounds maintenance.
The work schedule is flexible. It can be between 6 AM to 8 AM and working from 8 hours from there. There will be occasional weekends or calls in on a weekend or evening to fix something.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $25.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Work hours may include nights and weekends. Compensatory time for hours worked is preferred, however, overtime may be an option based on budget and workload.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background.
Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
Craig Boehlke
cjboehlke@wisc.edu
608-254-5461
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Facilities Technician II(FP030)
Department(s):A47-EXTENSION/ANRCD/NR/UPM/UPHAM WOOD LC
Employment Class:University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:298830-CP
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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