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Position Title:

Facilities Coordinator

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Facilities Coordinator

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Budgets and monitors costs involved with services including waster services, recycling management and maintenance groups

• Coordinates the maintenance of protection systems such as fire panels, smoke/heat detectors, sprinkler systems, and pumps in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards including ensuring emergency generators/power systems, rigging systems, and elevators are properly maintained in accordance with industry standards and are operational at all times

• Prepares reports of building findings with recommendations to address identified maintenance or facility improvement issues

• Coordinates scheduled mechanical and electrical services within an 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

• Ensures buildings are maintained by touring the common areas/public spaces, tracking and identifying needed repairs, and communicating with building managers and department administrators

• Ensures that the work performance of employees in the area of responsibility and maintenance zones or sections as a whole meet standards and expectations

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Compensation:

The initial hiring range is $27.30 to $31.25. Individual candidates’ experience, education and qualifications will determine the appropriate starting rate at the time of hire.

How to Apply:

All applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. Applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume. Your cover letter and resume must address your qualifications, experience, and knowledge as it specifically relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position as well as why you are interested in applying for this position. 

Contact Information:

Questions about this position should be directed to McKenna Knutson at knutso62@uwm.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.