Facilities Technician II

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in keeping landscapes healthy and beautiful, and want to make a real impact on the look and feel of campus, we'd love for you to consider joining our team!

Under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Supervisor, the Facilities Technician II is responsible for the care and routine preventive maintenance of campus lawn spaces. This role includes completing minor repairs on grounds equipment and supporting landscape construction projects, which may involve reading landscape plans or design instructions. The position also sets up and maintains temporary irrigation systems as needed throughout campus.

Key responsibilities include turf fertilization, pest management, and accurate recordkeeping related to these applications. The role also covers lawn treatments such as herbicides, fertilizers, compost applications, and aeration for both campus and offsite locations. The Facilities Technician II helps establish new lawn areas through seeding and sodding and assists with mowing as needed. This position is essential to maintaining and watering campus lawn spaces-primarily with hoseend sprinkler applications-and plays a critical role in winter snow removal on the UW-Madison campus.

If you're looking for a handson role where you can grow your skills and help keep our campus beautiful yearround, we encourage you to apply!

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Hours generally scheduled Monday- Friday, 7:00am- 3:30pm. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position. Work is performed onsite.

• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures

• Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation

• Responsible for turf fertilization and pest management across campus, including maintaining accurate records of all related activities

• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed

• Turf maintenance tasks such as overseeding, irrigation care, and general turf repairs

• Snow removal for campus

• Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M)

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 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.

Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

$23.00/hr minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $23/hr but it is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

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 below for more information:

University Staff Benefits Summary

• Minimum of two years of grounds maintenance experience with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.

• Driver's license in accordance with UW-Risk Management requirements.

• Ability to obtain a Class B - Commercial Driver's License (CDL) tanker and airbrake endorsements within six months of hire.

• Commercial snow removal experience.

• Landscape equipment operation and maintenance

Education:

Preferred, High School Diploma or GED

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position.

The following is required for your application to be considered complete:

• A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.

• Resume detailing your educational and professional background.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline.

We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

This position requires obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire. UW-Madison conducts drug and alcohol testing for positions that require a CDL and the performance of safetysensitive functions. Candidates who receive an offer for this position will be required to successfully complete a drug and alcohol screen once they have obtained their CDL and before performing any safetysensitive duties. Employees in this role are also subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol testing for the duration of their employment

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 appointment.

Miluska Canicoba, 608-262-6593, cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu

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