Grounds Mechanic

More about the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

More about the Grounds Department:

Grounds is responsible for maintaining a safe and beautiful outdoor environment across the 938-acre UW campus. With a crew of more than forty full-time professionals, Grounds performs a myriad of activities including everything from lawn mowing and snow removal to maintaining concrete, asphalt, and signs. Grounds crews also maintain thousands of trees, shrubs, and perennials in addition to multi-seasonal and signature floral plantings. They also operate a dedicated greenhouse in order to raise the 30,000+ annuals and perennials needed for its many displays. Grounds is continually striving to improve its ecological footprint by actively engaging in sustainable lawn care and road salt reduction initiatives.

More about the Street Maintenance Technician III position:

This position will be responsible for routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs all of grounds off road equipment. This position will also be working on larger equipment like loaders and dump trucks. Responsibilities also include construction activities like concrete and asphalt work. Join our amazing team dedicated to keeping our campus safe and beautiful! Become a part of our team today!

• 40% Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• 15% Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
• 15% Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
• 5% Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities
• 5% Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
• 5% Diagnose and repair grounds equipment
• 5% Assists with concrete and black top repairs and installs
• 5% Performs all necessary snow removal duties in the winter
• 5% Scheduling, inspecting, routine maintenance of grounds equipment

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Required Qualifications:
-3 years experience as a mechanic

Preferred Qualifications:
-1 year experience working in a construction role
-Experience in roles primarily involving outdoor work

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Required
CDL - Commercial Drivers License
Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement

Monday- Friday, 6:00am- 2:30pm, 30 min unpaid break

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $29.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf.

UW-Madison will conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment

Must be available for snow removal and overtime work as necessary. Physical work requiring lifting, bending, stooping and kneeling for extended periods of time.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Cinthya Canicoba
cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu
608-262-6593
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Facilities Technician III(FP031)

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP SVCS/GROUNDS

University Staff-Ongoing

307737-CP