Job Description

FTE: 100

Position Summary:

Installs, maintains, repairs and operates HVAC , environmental control and refrigeration equipment to ensure proper operation within assigned facilities. In addition, this position provides general building maintenance and repair functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Experience with HVAC systems in institutional/commercial buildings.
• Experience with general building maintenance in institutional/commercial buildings.
• Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct failures in equipment and related systems.
• Ability for timely communication with styles that are approachable and respectable; engages in active listening by holding interruptions and responding concisely.
• Ability to engage in all job-related customer service interactions and activities with contacts from within and outside the University in a courteous and professional manner.
• Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license that permits Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles
• Must have sufficient physical flexibility to stoop, crawl under equipment and other low spaces to perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Must be physically able to lift your arms above your head in order to reach remote HVAC equipment
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights above 30 feet to reach equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to enter, exit, and perform duties in confined spaces occasionally.
• Ability to utilize a computer for Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Successful completion of a post-offer employment physical test.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter.

A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates. 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.

The pay rate is $28.69 per hour.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Alan Symicek

Chief Facilities Officer

[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 January 6, 2025.

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 715-425-3247.

EEO/AA Statement:

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials:

The University of Wisconsin System 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).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

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