Residence Life Facilities Technician

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Position Title:

Residence Life Facilities Technician

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Facilities Technician III

Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Residence Life Facilities Technician is an integral member of the Residence Life team and is responsible for overseeing the maintenance activities and project work coordination for the 11 residence halls.  This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe, dynamic, and well-maintained residential community, ensuring exceptional service, prompt responses, and innovative solutions to meet student needs and enhance the student experience.  This position inspects, maintains, and repairs custodial equipment and Residence Life facilities, as well as oversees work orders, supply inventory, and project management for the department.  This position assists with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.  In addition, the position works closely with other Residence Life custodial and operations staff, Facilities Management staff, and outside contractors to coordinate the daily support for the residence halls and students, and the university’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and student success.

The performance responsibilities of this position involve working at heights and in darkened facilities, moving weight loads sometimes exceeding 50 pounds, crawling with low head clearance, working on ladders and personnel lifts, and working outside of standard university office hours for trainings, and occasional weekend, evenings, or emergency response coverage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facility and Equipment Maintenance and Planning

• Provide facilities and services that complement and supplement the mission of the university and focuses on student learning in a team environment.

• Utilize the work order management system to provide customer service-focused facilities management, ensuring that students receive prompt responses and solutions to their concerns.

• Serve as the department liaison with Facilities Management and work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships.

• Receive, inspect, inventory and distribute equipment, supplies, and furniture to appropriate areas and staff.

• Repair and maintain department custodial equipment, furniture, and property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.

• Troubleshoot, escalate, and document issues according to established policies and procedures.

• Perform routine and non-routine building inspections to monitor spaces for safety, comfort, and aesthetic appeal, and make recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and replacement.

• Coordinate trades, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.

• Assist building control systems staff to ensure proper heating, ventilation, and air conditioning within the residence halls.

Community Engagement and Leadership

• Operate as an active member of the Residence Life team to maintain a constant focus on team building and ultimately team success.

• Collaborate with Residence Life staff to create a supportive living-learning environment that enhances student success and engagement, providing responsive facilities management to meet student needs.

• Network with colleagues to keep abreast of current trends and issues in the campus housing profession.

• Foster positive relationships with students, families, campus partners, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

• Attend training and development seminars.

• Represent Residence Life at major university functions and events.

Procurement and Fiscal Management

• Assure compliance with state and university purchasing policies and procedures.

• Prepare departmental and contractual purchase requisitions for maintenance equipment, supplies, and furniture.

• Assist in the development of both annual and long-range maintenance plans and cost estimates for the residence halls.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Be available for emergency and on-call situations.

• Serve as a backup for snow maintenance of residence hall entrances, this includes snow removal and treatment.

• Serve on campus committees as requested and assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities

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

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

• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

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

Department:

Residence Life

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of maintenance and/or operations experience

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, comfort with public speaking, able to listen and learn, generate trust among various constituencies, and exercise good judgement

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with diverse groups or individuals and build partnerships; able to operate comfortably and effectively in cross-functional teams through multiple levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to function in both independent and team environments

• Demonstrate analytical, problem solving, organizational and management skills

• Organize work tasks logically and efficiently, demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and work within shifting priorities and schedules

• Recognize safety concerns and adhere to safety procedures, communicate facility issues, read labels, and follow instructions for proper use of equipment and supplies

• Able to perform manual labor including lifting of up to 50 pounds or more and possess a valid driver’s license

• Basic knowledge of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, group calendar, email, electric files, and able to learn payroll system, and event scheduling system

• Pass essential job function screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution

• Experience working at a college or university

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Sara Schilling

Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before August 30, 2026.

Starting Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test and hold a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.

A six-month probationary period is required.
 

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

UW-River Falls 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 at 715-425-4941.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 

Title IX Notice 

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix. 

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy. 

Reasonable Accommodations 

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact [email protected] or 715-425-3518. 

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression 

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.