Facilities Coordinator

Coordinate External Services : Contract with and assist outside service providers (trades, crafts, vendors, technical staff) and campus facilities for maintenance, construction, design, and operational needs that are beyond the scope of in-house responsibilities or abilities.These listed duties describe the essential functions of this position but are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. UWM, a doctoral / research intensive university, is Wisconsin's premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to 24,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. The School of Continuing Education (SCE) is the largest provider of professional development in Southeastern Wisconsin providing year-round lifelong learning through varied venues – in our state-of-the-art classrooms in downtown Milwaukee, onsite at business locations, online and other unique locations. Under general supervision, the Facilities Coordinator independently maintains the physical facility and all state-owned equipment within the School of Continuing Education's (SCE) downtown Milwaukee location. This includes over 75 offices, 17 conference rooms, seven pairs of restrooms, and five mechanical rooms on the 6th and 7th floors of the John Plankinton Building. The Facility Coordinator must understand the relationship between a properly maintained physical environment / equipment and faculty-staff-student needs including safety, productivity, learning, and comfort. The Facility Coordinator is expected to carry out all of the duties of this position independently with minimal supervision. The standard hours are Monday-Friday, 6 : 15 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work required, and serving as the first point of contact for building emergencies.Experience with common software and applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, email, etc.).Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.Experience with HVAC systems.Construction or facility trades experience.Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend blueprints for building maintenance and construction.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. 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. 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.The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).

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