Facilities Repair Worker (Advanced) - University Housing - 13360
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INTRODUCTION:
The department of University Housing seeks a Facilities Repair Worker - Advanced.
JOB DUTIES:
This position provides routine and complex maintenance and repair work for the residence halls, assuming a first responder role to a wide variety of maintenance issues. Duties will include facilities repair and preventative maintenance work. This position reports to the Assistant Director of University Housing - Facilities. The normal academic year work schedule for this position is 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position participates in the Emergency On-Call System. Additional responsibilities may include the direction of student crews.
40% A. University Housing - Facilities Maintenance and Repair
A1. Build, repair, and remove walls including installing and repairing drywall or plaster
A2. Install flooring including laying tile, carpet and cove base. Make flooring repairs as needed
A3. Install ceiling tile (including grid work), make necessary repairs
A4. Install and repair window glass, rollers, and frames
A5. Repair and install screens
A6. Repair, remove, and install furniture, shelves, bookcases, cabinets or desk
A7. Install, repair toilet partitions
A8. Repair / replace doors, panels, frames, auto closures and hinges
A9. Repair or replace damaged or broken closet curtains and drapery rods
A10. Hang bulletin boards, mirrors, pictures, etc.
A11. Check, maintain and repair stairwell handrails
A12. Basic carpentry – including the conversion of storage areas into usable spaces
A13. Inspect kitchen equipment, including refrigeration, and electrical rooms
A14. Coordinate small projects (e.g., room remodeling, installation of bike lockers, framing in of HVAC units)
A15. Assist the HVAC Specialist with HVAC repairs (e.g., installation of air conditioner units, water softeners, maintenance on air compressors, etc.)
A16. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair to mechanical systems
A17. Perform basic plumbing repairs
A18. Perform basic electrical repairs
A19. Fabricating new signage, mounting and replacing
25% B. University Housing - Facilities Painting
B1. Prepare interior and exterior walls, ceilings, floors, and other surfaces for painting
B2. Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun or putty knife
B3. Apply primer materials
B4. Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or rollers
B5. Cut stencils, brush and spray lettering and decorations on surfaces
B6. Sand surfaces between coats and polish final coat to specified finish
B7. Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish
B8. Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to work above ground level
10% C. Locksmith Assistant
C1. Assist with the cutting of keys, setting up cores and key core repairs
C2. Install and repair locks and hardware
C3. Serve on the Locksmith Duty rotation
C4. Perform repairs on the campus online wireless electronic lock access system
C5. Assist as directed under the direction of the campus locksmith
10% D. Supervision and Instruction
D1. Interview, hire, train and supervise a summer student assistant crew. These student workers perform room checks and take care of simple maintenance repairs
D2. Instruct student’s on job safety, lifting and small power tool operation
D3. Conduct facilities training for in house staff
10% E. Campus Safety Maintenance
E1. Replace broken glass in fire exit boxes and pull boxes
E2. Replace discharged fire extinguishers
E3. Repair or replace malfunctioning hall and room smoke detectors
E4. Repair or replace exit signs
E5. Run emergency generator for testing
E6. Reset alarm systems
E7. Maintain security lighting and equipment
5% F. Miscellaneous Duties
F1. Complete necessary work order documentation
F2. Each August, this position provides training to the in hall staff (Complex Directors, Assistant Complex Directors & Complex Assistants) in regards to dealing with facilities emergencies (e.g., water shut off points for sinks, toilets, and sprinkler systems)
F3. Maintain an inventory of parts, tools and equipment and to ensure that they are in proper and safe working condition
F4. Requisition supplies and recommend equipment to purchase to maintain the Residence Halls
F5. Operate vehicles and equipment (trucks, lifts, snow blowers, lawn mowers, etc.)
F6. Will be an active participant in the following of safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff and supervisors
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to provide customer service, treating internal and external customers with respect
- Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and qualify for state vehicle operation.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, standing for long periods, stooping, kneeling and walking significant distances.
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment such sanders, hand/table saws, planers, paint sprayers and other various pieces of powered equipment and various hand tools.
- Ability to work with blueprints
- Ability to use welding equipment
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management software
- Knowledge of various wood types
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 background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-W Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications received by September 5, 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:
Amy Stritzel
Office Manager
(262) 472-1502
stritzea@uww.edu
Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
- Resume
- 3 references
The job id is: 13360
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