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Meat Science &amp

Facilities Technician II.

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Facilities Technician II Job Summary: The Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building (MSABD) is home to a USDA inspected meat processing/pilot plant, a BSL2 lab, and research/teaching labs. The Facilities Technician II will assist with executing the preventative maintenance plan on all utilities and equipment that support the building and its functions. This role is responsible for carrying out maintenance related tasks, performing quality checks on equipment and utilities, and working through punch-list items provided by the Facilities Manager to ensure optimal functionality for the building users. The position performs day‑to‑day maintenance activities, works cooperatively with contractors and vendors, and ensures all work meets rigorous university quality standards. The technician proactively maintains and repairs complex, research‑grade equipment and communicates clearly with building users regarding maintenance timelines, impacts, and resolutions. Key Job Responsibilities: (10%) Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision (25%) Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation (20%) Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on food processing and other lab equipment to support research, teaching, extension, retail production, and other stakeholder needs (10%) Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed (20%) Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness (15%) Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures Department: Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences Compensation: The starting hourly wage is $22.00 per hour or higher based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf Required Qualifications: Experience working with building safety protocols, repair and maintenance of equipment and space Experience working with complex building utility systems, including software-controlled and computer-monitored systems; troubleshooting operational issues; maintaining system and project records; coordinating and communicating with contractors and vendors; and supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of facility maintenance and repair projects. Responsive and effective customer service experience (e.g., responding to inquiries, providing administrative and/or technical support, ensuring follow-up and follow-through, adaptability, flexibility, communicating with internal and external customers) Experience working with building systems operations such as: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, steam and chilled water distribution, electrical, plumbing, building materials Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in food/meat processing plants (e.g., performing maintenance on equipment such as stuffers, mixers, saws, smokehouses, packaging machines, kitchen equipment, etc.) Experience with modern automation and controls (e.g., computerized systems that control freezers, refrigerators, smokehouses, and specialized cooling units such as Ultrachill and spray chill systems) Experience with following SSOP (sanitary standard operating procedures) and plant GMPs (good manufacturing practices). Education: High School diploma preferred How to Apply: Please go to the "Apply Now" area and select your current UW Employment Status. Applicants are required to upload a resume and a cover letter. It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents. 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, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointments. Criminal Background Check may be required Contact Information: Wes Bollinger - HR Generalist - wbollinger@wisc.edu 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. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including 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). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. UW–Madison offers a wide range of professions that cover various interests and skill levels. We employ everything from accountants to arborists, chefs to custodians, editors to electricians, graphic designers to groundskeepers, HR associates to HVAC technicians, librarians to locksmiths, mechanics to medical assistants, painters to police officers, web designers to welders, and absolutely everything in between! No matter what you are looking for professionally, chances are you will not only find it but will thrive at it while working at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Pay
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Where
Meat Science &amp · Animal Biologics Discovery-0149, United States of America
Work
Remote
Type
Full time
Posted
20 Oct, 2026
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