Master Level Technician

University of Wisconsin Madison
$28.00 HOURLY
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Sep 20, 2024
Job Summary: About the Position: This position is a part of our Transportation department within the Facilities Planning & Management Division at UW-Madison. The Master Technician is one of the lead technician positions at the shop. This person will be diagnosing and repairing many items that come through the shop. This position acts as a guiding knowledge to other technicians with diagnosis and repairs. They will be mostly working on heavy trucks and equipment but may have to work on smaller assets as needed. They will also go on service calls and fix equipment in the field. This position may assist with snow removal during the winter season if needed. This position is a onsite, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM position, with no weekends. Our Transportation Department provides and maintains the tools, no need for you to provide your own! About our Transportation Services department: UW Transportation Services is a department within Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) on the UW-Madison campus. We serve a variety of customers with a diverse set of parking and transportation needs. Transportation Services is responsible for the coordination and administration of all transportation-related services for the UW campus community. Primary functions include the sale/management of parking permits, special event coordination, maintenance and enforcement, construction coordination, lot and booth operations, citation payments and appeals, information technology, financial, transportation planning, and development of multimodal options. About the Division of Facilities Planning& Management (FP&M): The Division of Facilities Planning& Management (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. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds. Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/ Responsibilities: Performs diagnosis, maintenance, and repairs to automotive vehicles, large engines, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, large agricultural vehicles, and related equipment to ensure effective functioning of vehicles and equipment. 20% Inspects, maintains, and repairs complex parts and systems for large-engine vehicles and equipment under general supervision to ensure optimal and safe operation 20% Identifies and troubleshoots complex vehicle and large-engine issues and collaborates with work unit staff to resolve issues 20% Documents completed maintenance and repairs according to established policies and procedures 20% Serves as a point of contact to individuals providing information and updates about vehicle and large-engine maintenance and repairs 5% Retrieve stranded vehicles with roll off flat-bed tow truck 5% Assist with snow removal from parking lots and vehicles and repair snow removal equipment 5% Welding and fabrication 5% Order parts and supplies from various vendors and communicate with customers about repairs and estimated repair times 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 H.S. Diploma Qualifications: Required Qualifications: - CDL with air brake endorsement Preferred: - 2 years of professional experience working with heavy trucks and diesel engines License/Certification: Required CDL - with class B and C Airbrake endorsements Work Schedule: The expected schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 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 $28.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications The minimum hourly rate for this position is $28.00, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 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. For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information: University Staff: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf Additional Information: A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists. 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, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment. We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal web pages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship. How to Apply: In the Facilities Planning & Management Division, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role! Your cover letter or resume is the ideal place for you to share how your qualifications and experience will translate to this position and showcase your unique talents. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Please note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position. Contact: Passion Malotky passion.malotky@wisc.edu 608-890-1852 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Vehicle Equipment Tech III(FP116) Department(s): A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/VEH SERV/GARAGE LABOR Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing Job Number: 305374-CP 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. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here 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 may require a criminal background check. It may 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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