Custodial Maintenance Technician - Facilities Planning & Management - Second-Shift - 21241
INTRODUCTION:
The Department of Facilities Planning and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Custodial Maintenance Technician (Facilities Technician II, FP030) for a second-shift position.
JOB DUTIES:
This position is responsible for providing 2nd shift custodial support, laundry services, equipment repair services, and response to building maintenance emergencies for Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) in the academic buildings. The Custodial Maintenance Technician works under the direction of the Custodial Services Supervisor and the Director of Buildings and Grounds. The Technician assists the Supervisor and Lead Workers in developing custodial objectives designed to meet the needs of building occupants and the tasks required to achieve these objectives. For an initial training period of 2-4 weeks, this position will work Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:00pm. Once the training period is complete, the normal working hours will be Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:00pm. Based upon operational need for additional custodial coverage at University events, occasional overtime may be required and changes to your schedule may occur, this may include weekends and times outside your normal shift.
The Custodian Maintenance Technician must practice exemplary behavior when working with customers and fellow staff members. The person holding this position must possess a valid driver's license and qualify for state vehicle operation. This position may direct the work of others, including custodians, temporary employees and student employees. The position is designated at a Level 1 for risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The incumbent will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years' total experience in any of the following:
- Custodial
- Building or Property Maintenance
- Other related Facility Maintenance experience
- High School Diploma
- Ability to attain UW System driver authorization within first week of employment Driver Authorization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience diagnosing and repairing custodial equipment, motors or small engines
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to perform a variety of daily, periodic and seasonal duties that require bending, standing for long periods, stooping, kneeling and walking significant distances
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Ability to operate various hand and powered tools
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be authorized to drive a state vehicle
- Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, cleaning solutions, equipment and materials
- Knowledge of custodial equipment and effective repair methods of same
- Knowledge of wet cell batteries and the maintenance of same
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Repair and maintain custodial equipment
A1. Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on custodial equipment.
A2. Order and maintain shop supplies and repair parts as needed. Get repair parts from University Stores if available.
A3. Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair and re-assemble mechanical, custodial equipment, and small appliances.
A4. Gather part numbers and other information needed to make necessary repairs and send to Supervisor for ordering of same.
A5. Report findings of any anomalies and repairs to Supervisor.
A6. Pickup and deliver equipment back to original location.
A7. Check, test and maintain electrolyte levels of batteries. Replace batteries as needed.
A8. Determine repair cost effectiveness on equipment and make recommendations to supervisor for replacement as necessary.
A9. Maintain shop & work areas in a clean and safe condition.
A10. Perform annual inventory of custodial equipment by location.
B. Perform custodial work and provide support to custodial operations
B1. Establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel with all other people using buildings.
B2. Perform routine custodial work (including but not limited to dusting, restroom cleaning, vacuuming and floor care, waste and recycling removal) in assigned areas as directed.
B3. Plan and coordinate custodial activities, special work projects and events to be performed around building occupancy to minimize disruption.
B4. Coordinate flex and vacation requests with the supervisor and arrange custodial coverage for scheduled absences.
B5. Coordinate with the supervisor and assist Custodian Leads with covering scheduled and unscheduled absences whenever possible.
B6. Participate in scheduled and/or emergency overtime work in various campus buildings.
B7. Communicate constantly with supervisor and Custodian Leads regarding building issues.
B8. Lock and unlock buildings as required.
C. Perform laundry duties
C1. Collect laundry from academic buildings.
C2. Wash and dry laundry per instructions pertinent to type of laundry.
C3. Remove and replace worn cleaning rags as appropriate for each building.
C4. Deliver clean laundry to academic buildings.
C5. Wash laundry delivered to zone office from the University Center bowling alley.
C6. Perform scheduled maintenance and incidental repairs of laundry equipment.
D. Perform basic troubleshooting and building maintenance operations
D1. Perform routine and non-routine inspections of facilities and infrastructure to ensure proper operation.
D2. Respond to trouble calls of both a custodial and maintenance nature in buildings during and after normal business hours.
D3. Troubleshoot, escalate and document issues according to established policies and procedures.
D4. Assist craftworkers and facility maintenance staff, as well as vendors and technical staff, with diagnosis, operation and corrective maintenance of facility issues as needed.
E. Perform miscellaneous tasks within the academic zone, as directed
E1. Coordinate and perform bulb and other recycling as necessary.
E2. Coordinate academic zone custodial snow removal effort with Custodian Leads and assist in zone snow and ice removal efforts.
E3. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
**This description attempts to indicate the kinds and types of responsibilities given to this position and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct and monitor the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. 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 13-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).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
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-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage between $19/hr-$21/hr.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by October 16, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. 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 unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Stephanie Lederman
Administrative Assistant II
262-472-1320
ledermas@uww.edu
HOW TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
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