The University of Wisconsin Parkside currently has a Facilities Maintenance Specialist-Advanced vacancy in the Facilities Management Center.

This is a classified, full-time, non-represented position. Job Announcement Code 1403698.

Job Duties: Under general supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing advanced level mechanical maintenance and repair work; operating, maintaining and repairing electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration, air conditioning and other mechanical systems and apparatus commonly used in office and institutional buildings and complexes; perform preventive maintenance; make repairs and minor installations to HVAC equipment. A complete position description can be found here.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Successful candidates must have knowledge and skill in the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and mechanical systems. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Salary: Pay will be based on the rules that apply to compensation upon transfer, reinstatement or voluntary demotion transactions. Pay will not be less than the minimum of the pay schedule and range 03-13, $16.545/hour. A six month permissive probation period may be required.

Special Notes: Information regarding campus safety and creating a bias free environment is available on our website at http://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Printed copies of the information are available from UW-Parkside Police and Public Safety, 262-595-2455, Tallent Hall, Room 188. Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an application. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin System Administration to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or employees.

Who is Eligible: Current or former State employees with transfer/voluntary demotion/reinstatement eligibility at or above the following counterpart pay ranges are eligible to apply for this position:

If you are unsure of your pay range, please contact Deborah Pierre-Louis in Human Resources at 262-595-2263 or pierrelo@uwp.edu. Employees who are At-Risk or who have been laid off and have restoration rights may also apply (must provide a copy of your At Risk letter).

Area of Competition: Employee Referral Service/Transfer/Demotion/Reinstatement/Open

How to Apply: Interested, eligible internal candidates may apply by sending the following materials no later than August 25, 2014:

Letter of interest/cover letter
Current resume
UW-Parkside application

Attention materials to Deborah Pierre-Louis by e-mail to pierrelo@uwp.edu, or fax to (262) 595-2693 or mail to UW-Parkside Human Resources, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141. Please do not e-mail the completed UW-Parkside application because it contains your Social Security Number. Please fax or mail this document. The documents must be received no later than: Monday, August 25, 2014.