Maintenance Mechanic III
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Feb 21, 2026 | |
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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. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: Job Duties: Maintenance Mechanic This positionis responsible fordaily operation, maintenance and repair of assigned Dining and Centers buildings including food service equipment repair, custodial equipment repair, preventative maintenance, building maintenance, inspections, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry repairs.This position will interact with students, faculty, dining,facilitiesand other campus staff.This position isrequiredto follow safe work practices, follow industry standards for maintenance/repairs, have goodcommunicationand practiceaccuraterecord keeping skills.This position willservice,Price Commons, North Point dining and William's Stadium concession areas.This position will back up Memorial Student Center.Employee shift is 7: 00am - 3: 30 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime as directed.This position will berequiredto respond to a 24-hour maintenance phone on a rotation with other staff. Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: Facilities Management iscomprisedof Building Maintenance and Grounds, Custodial Services, Heating Plant, Administration, and Facilities Planning and Engineering.The campus iscomprisedof2.4 million square feeton approximately135 acresincluding 55 buildings of which 22 are academic/research, 12 support services and 21 for university housing.The campus has its own utilities of steam, chilled water,dataand electricity. Compensation: Minimum starting salary of$24/hour.A six-month probationary period is required. The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant willbe responsible forensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and formaintainingwork authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questionsregardingthis, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred
Special Requirements
Physical Demands Mustbe able to stand forlong periodsof time, climb ladders, stoop, crouch, climb stairways, crawl, turn,kneeland balance.
Working Conditions and Environment
How to Apply: Complete applications received by end of day,March 5, 2026are ensured full consideration.Applications submitted after March 5thmay be reviewed at the discretion of the searchcommitteeor until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: Cover letter (*See below) Current resume *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. ** All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application.Note: Once you have attached your materials andsubmittedyourapplicationyou will not be able to go into the system and change them. Contact Information: Search Chair: Chris Zimmerman Phone: 715-232-5401 Email: zimmermanchr@uwstout.edu If you needassistancewith the online application process or if yousubmittedyour application prior touploadingall the requiredapplication materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Jake Fox Phone: 715-232-2491 Email: foxjac@uwstout.edu Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |