Maintenance Mechanic
Deadline for Applications is 6/09/2021


Code: 17225 Posted: 05/21/2021

UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW Systems. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities. We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System. We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive. Find out why Parkside is where you belong.

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced

Employment Type: Full Time/University Staff/Non-Exempt

Reports To: The Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Pay Range: $18-25/hour


Essential Job Functions

Our Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced workers perform advanced level mechanical maintenance and repair work, maintain and make repairs on plumbing, heating and refrigeration, air conditioning and other mechanical systems and apparatus commonly used in office and institutional building and building complexes. In addition, employees perform preventative maintenance, make repairs and perform minor installations to HVAC equipment. The ability to work with DDC and pneumatic controls is also necessary.

Physical requirements: Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and rooftop access stairs. Required to carry tools and parts often weighing 50 pounds or more. Use ropes and pulleys to hoist tools and parts to installation elevations. Service work involves crawling on, under and inside of air handling ducts which are often dirty and dusty. Worker must be able to utilize hand tools, power tools and equipment while maintaining a safe environment for yourself and others in the area. Proper and safe tool utilization requires dexterity and mobility of hands and arms. Long periods of standing, sitting, kneeling, walking and computer work are possible.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for this position include:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 4 years work experience in the maintenance field
  • Experience working on heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
  • Familiar with HVAC and Building codes
  • Experience working with DDC and pneumatic controls
  • Acquire and maintain a valid driver’s license within 3 months of hire date
  • Basic computer skills (i.e., email and punch clock)
  • Experience interacting/working with a diverse, multicultural population
Salary and Benefits

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate depending on qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

  • CV/Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Names and emails of three professional references upon hire

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday June 9th, 2021 are ensured full consideration.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.


Contact

Laura Menarek
(262)595-3204
menarek@uwp.edu
Available Until: 06/10/2021

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