Job Summary:
The Facilities Technician II at the School of Nursing will join the Administrative Affairs team and operate under the supervision of the Facilities Associate Director. This position serves as the first line of contact for a wide range of on-site operational support of Signe Skott Cooper Hall. The successful applicant will possess skills in providing customer service, maintaining database systems, managing assigned projects, responding to basic maintenance and delivery needs, providing onboarding/offboarding support, and moving furniture for special projects and weekly events.
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Responsibilities:
Inspects, maintains, and repairs basic equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, and operational maintenance as needed.
- 5% Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- 10% Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
- 40% Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
- 20% 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
- 20% Provide operational support for the department
Tasks:
- Administer mail and package receiving, delivery, and other related services.
- Available during regular campus hours for appointments and any immediate service needs.
- Coordinate building key(s) distribution, return, and inventory.
- Document facilities responsibilities regarding onboarding, offboarding, and moves.
- Integrate system standards and regulate Facilities updates for scheduling software used by the School of Nursing, Event Management Systems (EMS).
- Integrate system standards and regulate Facilities updates for service request ticket software used by the School of Nursing, Jira Service Management.
- Monitor all assigned space needs related to: office inspection, door signage, and mailbox assignment.
- Perform minor furniture moves where a campus work order is not appropriate.
- Perform minor repairs where a campus work order is not appropriate.
- Respond to or escalate tasks daily as facilities requests are received.
- Serve as backup for the other Facilities staff.
- Set up and tear down furniture for institutional meetings and events.
- Where an immediate response is required, report incidents to Physical Plant Customer Service and take basic preventive action to ensure safety.
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Education:
Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Qualifications:
-Minimum of 2 years professional work experience, customer service is preferred.
-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, database software, and desktop publishing programs. Able to quickly learn electronic calendaring and scheduling programs.
-Physical ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift to shoulder height, and carry weights of 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capacity to prioritize effectively, explore alternative solutions, and resolve problems. They should also excel in collaborative team environments, actively promoting teamwork. Additionally, adaptability is crucial, as they will thrive in an ever-changing work environment.
Work Schedule:
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Hours are subject to change to meet the needs of Cooper Hall. The exact work schedule will be determined upon hire.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $23.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The expected salary for this position starts at a rate of $23 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, the employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and other paid time off, competitive insurances and savings accounts, and employer sponsored retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
For 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Nursing (SoN) has been committed to enhancing healthcare through teaching and research. With a mission to develop leaders for the profession and society; we make discoveries, enhance systems, and improve health through research, education, and practice for Wisconsin and beyond. The School of Nursing strives to achieve inclusive excellence and fosters an academic environment that welcomes diversity in students, faculty, staff, and the curriculum.
In the course of employment with the School of Nursing (SoN), dependent upon position and job responsibilities, employees may have access to PHI (personal health information) in order to fulfill the duties of their position. As part of the UW-Madison Health Care Component (HCC), all SoN faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and unpaid affiliates are required to complete HIPAA training as part of their orientation.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click Apply Now, from jobs.wisc.edu, to begin the application process. You will be asked to submit the following (PDF file format is strongly encouraged and preferred):
1) A letter of interest highlighting relevant work experience and referencing PVL #297582
2) A resume/CV
References will be requested from finalists only and are not required with initial application.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa Reese, Facilities Associate Director, at lreese@wisc.edu.
Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the application deadline to ensure consideration.
Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for consideration for this position.
Contact:
Lisa Reese
lreese@wisc.edu
608-263-6475
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Facilities Technician II(FP030)
Department(s):
A54-SCHOOL OF NURSING/FACILITIES OPRTN/FAC OPRTN
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
297582-CP
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