Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced-12863- DEADLINE EXTENDED

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INTRODUCTION:

**Application Deadline Extended**

The Department of Facilities Planning and Management currently has a Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced vacancy.

This position provides advanced maintenance and repair work for building mechanical systems in the department of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M). The Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced (FMSA) performs preventive maintenance and minor mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs to air compressors, air handling units, pumps, water heaters and softeners, exhaust fans, emergency generators and other related equipment. More complex repairs and installations are performed by departmental craft workers with assistance from the FMSA. The position works independently, under the general supervision of a Supervisor or Superintendent. FMSAs will also actively participate in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $16.545 per hour. The starting rate of pay may be negotiable based on experience and available budget. A six-month probation is required. For fringe benefits eligibility and information visit http://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

The normal working hours for this position are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday.

JOB DUTIES:

60% A. Perform general preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance on building mechanical systems:
A1. Perform preventive inspections and services on building systems as generated by departmental Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
A2. Check and adjust heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and related controls.
A3. Perform corrective and reactive repairs on air handling and heating systems to include air handling units, motors, pumps, ducts, booster coils, dampers, valves, belts and sheaves, etc.
A4. Inspect and maintain related mechanical system electrical equipment including motors, variable speed drives and emergency generators.
A5. Inspect, maintain and repair low-pressure steam valves, traps and condensate pumps.
A6. Inspect, maintain and repair pumps, valves, drains, water softeners, water coolers and minor plumbing.
A7. Repair window air conditioners.
A8. Alert supervision to problems requiring attention of craftworkers. Assist craftworkers as needed.
A9. Schedule all work with and through supervision.

20% B. Perform as first responder to customer calls in academic buildings:
B1. Perform troubleshooting function as a result of customer calls or various types of alarms.
B2. Make emergency repairs as needed to resolve maintenance problems. Coordinate any required follow up through the zone supervisor.
B3. Participate in after-hours on-call system to provide prompt response to facilities maintenance problems including locks, leaks, broken windows, heating, cooling, and ventilation problems.

15% C. Perform related duties:
C1. Maintain mechanical rooms and shop spaces in a clean and safe condition.
C2. Maintain power and hand tools in safe working condition.
C3. Requisition necessary shop supplies and maintenance and repair parts through supervisor. Maintain parts in an orderly fashion, and keep records of their cost.
C4. Complete work orders and job tickets promptly and completely, to include cost information on parts used. Submit paperwork to supervisor daily.
C5. Perform work in other campus areas when necessary to cover absences, manpower shortages, or calls for assistance.
C6. Work with Facilities Repair Workers (FRW) when needed.
C7. Work with supervisor to establish and modify PM service frequencies and routines.
C8. Read building utility meters such as water, electrical, and natural gas.

5% D. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of cooling, heating, and venting equipment and controls.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and supervision.
• Ability to be on-call and perform emergency duties.
• Knowledge of utility meters (water, electrical, and natural gas).
• Knowledge of proper tools to be used for troubleshooting, maintenance, modifications, repairs, and preventive maintenance of valve operators, damper operators, solenoid, motor, thermostats, compressors, heating and cooling systems, etc.
• Ability to calibrate thermostats and adjust air damper.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and complex schematic diagrams, to devise and implement proper repairs or adjustments to systems.

Special Requirements:

• A valid Wisconsin Driver's License is required.
• UW Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a regional comprehensive university with an enrollment of more than 12,000 students. UW-Whitewater has reached record enrollment four of the last five years and offers 50 majors in four colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 15 master's degree programs and recently added a Doctorate of Business Administration. UW-Whitewater students achieve excellence in the classroom and on the playing field. In the 2014-15 Academic Year, UW-Whitewater was the first university in NCAA history at any level to win national championships in football, basketball and baseball in a single year. The campus offers more than 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin. UW- Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. - See more at: http://www.uww.edu/news

UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. Located in a community of 14,622 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.

Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. Ask the Human Resources contact listed on any job announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current State of Wisconsin employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and all veterans.

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants for positions may indicate in writing that his or her identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statutes 19.36 (7)(a).

UW-Whitewater conducts criminal backgrounds checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
For UW-W Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/annual-safety-report or call the Dean of Students office at: 262-472-1533 for a paper copy.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications received by June 30, 2017 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Maureen Quass
Office Operations Associate
262-472-1320
quassm@uww.edu

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume
• Three professional references

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