Facilities Maintenance Specialist/Maintenance Mechanic - Facilities, Planning & Management - 13979

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INTRODUCTION:

The Department of Facilities Planning & Management seeks three Facilities Maintenance Specialists - Advanced (FMS/Maintenance Mechanic).

JOB DUTIES:

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.

60% A. Perform general preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance on building mechanical systems.

1. Perform preventive inspections and services on building systems as generated by departmental Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
2. Check and adjust heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and related controls.
3. 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.
4. Inspect and maintain related mechanical system electrical equipment including motors, variable speed drives and emergency generators.
5. Inspect, maintain and repair low-pressure steam valves, traps and condensate pumps.
6. Inspect, maintain and repair pumps, valves, drains, water softeners, water coolers and minor plumbing.
7. Repair window air conditioners.
8. Alert supervision to problems requiring attention of craftworkers. Assist craftworkers as needed.
9. Schedule all work with and through supervision.

20% B. Perform as first responder to customer calls in academic buildings.

1. Perform troubleshooting function as a result of customer calls or various types of alarms.
2. Make emergency repairs as needed to resolve maintenance problems. Coordinate any required follow up through the zone supervisor.
3. 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.

1. Maintain mechanical rooms and shop spaces in a clean and safe condition.
2. Maintain power and hand tools in safe working condition.
3. Requisition necessary shop supplies and maintenance and repair parts through supervisor. Maintain parts in an orderly fashion, and keep records of their cost.
4. Complete work orders and job tickets promptly and completely, to include cost information on parts used. Submit paperwork to supervisor daily.
5. Perform work in other campus areas when necessary to cover absences, manpower shortages, or calls for assistance.
6. Work with Facilities Repair Workers (FRW) when needed.
7. Work with supervisor to establish and modify PM service frequencies and routines.
8. Read building utility meters such as water, electrical, and natural gas.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Higschool degree or equivalent
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-W is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-W is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: http://www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-W is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. 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 veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their 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 final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires 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 October 6, 2018 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:

Kate McKim
Recruitment Coordinator
262-472-6739
sandeek@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References will be requested at time of interview

This Job ID is 13979.

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