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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Elevator Constructor
Job Summary:
The Elevator Mechanic position is part of a dynamic, service‑focused facilities team within the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Division of Facilities Planning & Management. We are seeking a skilled Elevator Mechanic to repair, troubleshoot, modernize, and maintain a wide range of traction and hydraulic elevators.
Elevator Mechanics ensure that elevator equipment remains safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must possess strong service skills and have broad knowledge of the elevator trade. This position will work closely with regulatory agencies on code compliance related to elevators and other vehicle lift equipment.
Ongoing/Renewable
Full-Time: 100% FTE
Work is performed onsite and is generally scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm. This position requires availability for occasional overtime and after‑hours calls. The incumbent in this role will be on a rotational after-hour call list with their elevator mechanic team members.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Interprets blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client
- Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs
- Performs skilled elevator construction, modernization, and repairs according to established standards, applicable codes, and inspections
- Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
- Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
- Collaborates with contractors, manages contractor service agreements, and reviews billable repairs
Department:
Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant, Electric Shop
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. Find out more about FP&M at https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm.
Compensation:
Minimum $67.11 Hourly Rate
Crafts Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate
- 100 hour leave rate: $69.32
- 140 hour leave rate: $68.23
- 180 hour leave rate: $67.11
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Elevator Mechanic license with the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services by start of employment: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ElevatorMechanic/Default.aspx
- Experience in repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining traction and hydraulic elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters
- Drivers License Required - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years or more of experience as an Elevator Service Mechanic for a licensed contractor
- Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as an Elevator Constructor as defined on the National Elevator Industry Educational Program website: https://www.neiep.org/bst-Default.aspx
- Skilled in troubleshooting/repairing controllers
Education:
High School Diploma Preferred
How to Apply:
To begin the application process, go to the “Apply Now” section of the job posting.
The following is required for your application to be considered complete:
- 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.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
This position may require working in or around animal facilities on campus. Those working in or around animal facilities are required to complete an annual safety training and personnel medical evaluation form to gain clearance. Some areas have additional requirements for entry, including a TB test with negative results and measles titer test. We will provide trainings that will address hazards as well as how to safely perform job duties by, for example, following signage and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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.
Contact Information:
Emma DeGan, (608) 497-4469, [email protected]
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
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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.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
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