Maintenance Mechanic

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Position Title:

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Duties:

Position Summary Statement

This position is responsible for daily operation, maintenance and repair of assigned housing buildings including custodial equipment repair, preventative maintenance, building checks, inspection, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry repairs.  This position will interact with students, faculty, dining, facilities and other campus staff.  This position to follow safe work practices, follow industry standards for maintenance/repairs, have good communication and record keeping skills.  Employee shift is 7 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime as directed.   This position will be required to respond to a 24-hour maintenance phone on a rotation with other staff.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

75%       Operation maintenance and repairs of facilities 

• Perform plumbing systems preventative maintenance and repairs including faucets, sinks, showers, valves, urinals, flush valves, water closets, bottle fillers, water fountains, eyewash stations, recirculating pumps, sump pumps, backflow devices.

• Repair, replace or assist with replacement of pumps and couplings for domestic water and heating systems including lubrication of all pumps and motors according to established  preventative maintenance schedules or as requested.

• Perform preventative maintenance such as cleaning and auguring drain/waste lines

• Perform HVAC preventative maintenance and minor repairs for air handlers (including filters, belts, bearings and pulleys/sheaves), unit heaters, pumps, heating, ventilation, roof top exhaust units and chilled water systems.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on air compressors.

• Perform electrical systems troubleshooting and repairs including replacement of lights, switches, receptacles, hand dryers, microwave/refrigerator units, LED conversions, motor replacements.

• Perform checks, maintenance and replacement of batteries for generators, UPS systems, fire alarms, etc.

• Replace stand alone smoke detectors in resident hall student rooms.

• Perform minor carpentry repairs such as maintenance, repairs and adjustments of windows, screens, blinds, shades, doors and door hardware including lock mechanisms, closers, door operators.

• Replace ceiling tiles, minor repairs of ceiling systems, floor tiles, flooring and base

• Completes assembly, installation and repairs of residence hall furniture, dressers, desks, cabinets and furnishings, display boards, restroom partitions and accessories

• Performs minor equipment repairs such as hand dryers, washers, dryers, custodial and kitchen equipment.

• Perform weekly generator inspections

• Perform minor wall repairs and paint touch ups.

• Perform inspections of fire extinguishers, exit lighting, fire alarms and other fire suppression systems.

• Perform building inspections and meter readings.

• Provide first response for fire alarm calls, other system alarms and leak investigations.

25%      Miscellaneous Work

• Install and maintain air conditioning units.
• Coordinate and direct student workers to assist with daily work activities.
• Complies with recognized environmental health and safety standards and safe work practices.
• Attends relevant training in respect to achieving the assigned tasks.
• Assists skilled trades with their maintenance and repair work as needed.
• Keeps work areas clean, organize and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and equipment/storage areas.  Inventory items as determined.

• Perform building checks, identify deficient items and submit work orders for deficient items.
• Performs other maintenance work as necessary for the University to function with a minimum of interruptions.
• Uses campus e-mail and internet programs for communication and information, as needed, to compliment campus protocol.
• Performs record keeping for all activities above.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Receives, responds, and prioritizes service requests

• Documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment

• Monitors, diagnoses, and communicates buildings' maintenance operational needs according to established policies and procedures from start to completion

Department:

Facilities Management is comprised of Building Maintenance and Grounds, Custodial Services, Heating Plant, Administration, and Facilities Planning and Engineering.  The campus is comprised of 2.4 million square feet on approximately 135 acres including 55 buildings of which 22 are academic/research, 12 support services and 21 for university housing.  The campus has its own utilities of steam, chilled water, data and electricity.

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $19 per hour.  A six-month probationary period is required. 

Required Qualifications:

• Basic smartphone, tablet and computer skills including email, internet and record keeping.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot issues.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in HVAC systems with the ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair.

• Experience in plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment with ability to troubleshoot and repair.

• Experience in electrical systems with ability to troubleshoot and repair.

• Experience in mechanical systems preventative maintenance procedures.

• Experience with Work order system software such as TMA system.

• Experience in facilities maintenance of higher education, health care, or institutional environment.

• Customer service experience in working with a diverse community.

• Ability to follow through with directions, work independently and work in a team environment.

• Experience repairing and maintaining custodial equipment.

• Experience using a multimeter and reading wiring diagrams.

• Preventative maintenance experience.

Highly Desired

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse community including students, coworkers, supervisory and other University employees in order to maintain a smooth functioning work unit.

• Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and resourcefulness.

• Ability to prioritize, schedule and coordinate work with supervisor, maintenance staff, students and other trades.

• Attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Special Requirements

• A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required for the operation of all state licensed vehicles.

• Must be able to pass a background check and essential job function test.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, stoop, crouch, climb stairways, crawl, turn, kneel and balance.

• Lifting up to 50lb. objects is required.

• Breathing masks may be required to be worn during some maintenance duties.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Ability to lift your arms above your head in order to reach high difficult areas.

• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

• Sufficient manual dexterity with one hand to be able to operate hand and power tools and manually complete paperwork such as recording items on work orders and receiving documents.

• Must have sufficient physical flexibility to kneel, squat, stoop, crawl under cabinets and other low spaces in order to perform the tasks required.

• Applicant must be able to work in partially lit spaces, confined spaces, dusty and/or dirty spaces, on elevated/raised platforms and ladders and in extreme temperatures on occasion.

• Employee must wear safety toe shoes during entire shift and is responsible to wear additional PPE as determined necessary by employee/supervisor during the course of job duties.
  

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, November 9, 2026 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after November 9th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below)
• Current resume

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

** All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Chris Zimmerman

Phone: 715-232-5401

Email: [email protected]

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Alisha Marburger

Phone: 715-232-1708

Email: [email protected]

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

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.