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The Facilities Technician III position is critical to the overall success of the University Housing mission. UWM University Housing's mission is to enhance community members' cultural understanding, leadership skills, academic success, social connections, and social responsibility by creating safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living learning environments that inspire growth and development for over 4,300 residents and 5,000 guests per year.

This position will work for the Facilities Unit for University Housing. This unit oversees the upkeep of 1.2 million square feet of residential and retail space. The areas are comprised of Maintenance (which takes mechanical infrastructure, electronics, paint, and elevators) and Custodial which keeps our buildings clean and in tip top condition. The unit also facilitates our capital improvements and long-term project planning.

The Facilities Technician III inspects, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. They assist with construction, design, and operational maintenance.

• Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed

• Utilizes specialized equipment to repair and maintain complex machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation

• Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries independently to appropriate entities

• Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures

• Performs routine and non-routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness

A minimum of 1 year of general maintenance experience
Valid Drivers License that meets UW Risk Management Standards
High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:
3 or more years of facility maintenance experience
Previous on-call experience
Previous experience in a 24/7/365 operation
Industrial, technical, or HVAC-related degrees or certifications

When referencing employment history, please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above in a cover letter and resume. The search committee will consider cover letters that fail to address the qualifications or where explanations are unclear as the applicant not possessing the qualification(s).
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Note: All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics evidenced through examples of your actions and behaviors.

Contact Information: Kayla Schamerhorn: kmvail@uwm.edu

This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initial review date of 05/21/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 05/20/2026. Applications submitted after 05/20/2026 may not be reviewed.

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.UWMwill 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.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes 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.
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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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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.