Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the operation, repair and maintenance of all mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and refrigeration systems in Union South and food service units across campus. Based on operation needs, employee may be assigned other duties such as landscaping and planting.

Responsibilities:

Installs, maintains, and repairs environmental control or refrigeration equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment within an assigned facility. May direct the work of other staff performing routine maintenance and repair functions.

• 20% Monitors, tests, maintains, and repairs Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, related equipment, and controls according to established policies and procedures
• 20% Receives, prioritizes, and responds to service requests according to established timelines and policies
• 20% Identifies, prioritizes, troubleshoots, and escalates system problems, equipment malfunctions, and repair needs
• 20% Performs scheduled preventative and routine maintenance and documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 15% Develops and schedules operational work plans for staff occasionally
• 5% Works Special events as required for operational needs

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required:
-HVAC/Mechanic experience

Preferred two years' experience with the following:
-Building maintenance
-Trouble shooting experience
-Maintaining and repair of food service equipment
-Maintaining and conducting the repairs of HVAC equipment
-Industrial, technical or HVAC-related degree or certifications

License/Certification:

Preferred
EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Work Schedule:

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm. Along with other HVAC mechanics, will have rotating weekends & holidays on call.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

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

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $27.42 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This position is eligible for an additional $0.80/hr on weekend shifts.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see

Additional Information:

The Wisconsin Union operates from several buildings on the UW-Madison campus including Memorial Union, Union South, Fluno Center, Pyle Center, University Club, Red Gym, and the Student Activity Center. The Wisconsin Union is a financially self-supporting division of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Financial support for the organization is provided by income earned by over thirty food service units and a variety of nonfood units such as games, guest rooms, space rentals and campus vending. Substantial support is also provided by student fees. The total annual organizational budget is approximately $60 million dollars.

Student Affairs is led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.

How to Apply:

To be considered applications must be submitted online. Please submit a resume outlining your work experience. Please be specific related to the preferred and required qualifications listed.

Contact:

Jenny Lee
jenny.lee2@wisc.edu
608-265-1157
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

HVAC Mechanic(FP043)

Department(s):

A96-WISCONSIN UNION/FAC MGT/US TECH MAINT

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

306028-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.

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Job Tags

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