Job Summary:

The Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences (formerly the Departments of Agronomy and Horticulture) is hiring a Facilities Manager to support the research, teaching and outreach missions of our faculty, staff and students. This opening provides a great opportunity for someone skilled at working with specialized equipment such as distilled water systems, glycol chilling systems, cold rooms, growth chambers, autoclaves, ice machines, etc. This is an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students to help them achieve their goals and creatively address evolving needs within the department. The position will serve as the Department Property Administrator (DPA) for the department, including tagging and tracking capital equipment, assisting with purchasing as needed, and disposing of property in accordance with campus policies and procedures. The Facilities Manager will work with members of the campus Facilities Management and Planning staff to facilitate maintenance and repairs within the department's various buildings where research is conducted.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the security, custodial, grounds, recycling, repairs, maintenance, and utility services of facilities to ensure that they meet the needs of the university and its employees.

• 35% Establishes priorities for scheduled mechanical and electrical services within the area of responsibility, administering preventive maintenance programs for facilities, inspecting facilities to determine repair or replacement needs, and supervising the performance of emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities within the area of responsibility
• 5% Ensures all protection systems such as fire panels, smoke/heat detectors, sprinkler systems, and pumps are maintained in accordance with the regulatory requirements and industry standards and ensures all emergency generators/power systems, rigging systems, and elevators are properly maintained in accordance with industry standards and are operational at all times
• 5% Minimizes institutional liability regarding the university's compliance with federal regulations and regulations governing environmental protection, the handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, and the use of chemical substances and materials
• 30% Works with procurement services and planning, design and construction as appropriate in developing bid specifications and contract documents for contract work to be performed, obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing estimates from reputable vendors, and preparing the bid tabulation sheets and associated paperwork to support the request
• 5% Coordinates and sometimes directly supervises the performance of emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities
• 10% Serves as the Department Property Administrator (DPA) for the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, as well as maintaining and updating the campus COOP and OEP plans
• 5% Facilitates requests for phone line changes and activates data jacks per user request
• 5% Maintains individual lab/office space environments, including temperature, plumbing, electrical needs, etc., to suit the needs of each program.

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
Associate's Degree
A specific degree is not required for this position but a bachelor's or technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field is helpful. Other education or experience related to the duties of the position will also be considered.

Qualifications:

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 $63,800 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, the UW will not reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

How to Apply:

You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Tricia Check
tlcheck@wisc.edu
608-265-8502
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Facilities Manager(FP068)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AGRON&HORT/ADMIN

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

278235-AS

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.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will 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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