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Posting Details Position Information Recruitment Number 1449 Number of Vacancies 1 Working Title Vehicle Equipment Technician Classification Title Vehicle Equipment Tech III Proposed Salary to be Offered Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100 Position Summary This position performs routine and complex maintenance and repairs on State owned vehicles and equipment.
Vehicles include trucks, front-end loaders, tractors, boom sprayers, stand-on sprayer/spreader, UTV’s, and other grounds maintenance related equipment.
Equipment includes items such as chainsaws, leaf blowers, line trimmers, push mowers, sod cutter, aerators, water wagons, snow equipment and other equipment powered by gasoline and diesel engines.
This position will also work on all types of Building Maintenance equipment as assigned during the absence of their mechanic and/or assist when workloads and technical problems determine the need.
Overtime work will be required for snow removal and for Special Events including but not limited to the WIAA State Track Meet.
The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 3:00 p.
m.
Position Type Staff/Administrative Pay Basis Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Contingent Upon Funding No Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No Required Qualifications Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license, meeting the criteria for driving a state vehicle.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry tools, equipment or supplies, up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Physically be able to work in various environments without adverse physical reaction, e.
g.
; in confined areas; within extreme temperature ranges; in hot, noisy, dirty or dust-filled areas; at heights above 30 feet, etc.
Physically be able to work in various positions, i.
e.
with arms above your head for periods of time; bending, twisting, crawling, squatting, climbing, stooping or kneeling; on scaffolding, ladders or stairs; standing, sitting or walking, while continuously performing job functions.
Ability to wear protective equipment, i.
e.
respirator, breathing apparatus, hearing, or eye protection, etc.
Analytical skills necessary to diagnose and correct the cause of both common and infrequent failures in equipment and systems Knowledge of essential job functions and ability to safely perform the duties with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications Vocational degree and/or certification in automotive repair.
Prior experience as an automotive/service technician.
Knowledge of mathematical skills necessary to prepare cost estimates, maintain inventories and prepare charge-back documents.
Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations such as responding to urgent or emergency situations involving system failures.
Knowledge or ability to learn relevant software and/or computer languages in order to operate preventive maintenance, work order, time reporting and inventory control programs.
Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing, using the English language, in various situations, i.
e.
face to face, via phone or two-way radio, correspondence, editing reports, taking messages, etc.
Physical Demands Reasonable Accomdations UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.
edu or 608.
785.
8013.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement.
For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.
edu or 608.
785.
8013.
Working conditions and environment Physically be able to work in various environments without adverse physical reaction, e.
g.
; in confined areas; within extreme temperature ranges; in hot, noisy, dirty or dust-filled areas; at heights above 30 feet, etc.
Ability to wear protective equipment, i.
e.
respirator, breathing apparatus, hearing, or eye protection, etc.
Ability to work overtime hours for snow removal or for other special events as needed.
Miscellaneous Information Information about your benefits Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include: excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days.
sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Learn more at: https://www.
uwlax.
edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-info/univstaff.
pdf.
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire.
This information is provided for illustrative purposes only.
Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success.
Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.
Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade, UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.
S.
News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education.
There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees.
UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education.
More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.
uwlax.
edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000.
The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between.
Abundant water, woodlands, and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.
Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small-town living with larger city benefits.
Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth-century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports, and recreation.
More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.
uwlax.
edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/ AA/EO Statement The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.
We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI Statement UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence.
We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive.
" The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff, and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all.
UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.
UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.
org (ACO).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.
e.
, Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.
uwlax.
edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.
785.
9999.
Redbook Position Yes Division/College Administration and Finance Division Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies to support the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service.
The division includes Facilities Planning & Management, Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and Police & Parking Services.
Posting Detail Information Posting Detail Information Posting Date 12/01/2023 Continuous Recruitment Yes Continuous Recruitment First Review Date Close Date Special Instructions Application deadlines This is a continuous recruitment.
Applicants will be reviewed as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and is subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.
UWL will 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.
CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Position Contact Name Anthony Meidl Position Contact Email hrinfo@uwlax.
edu

• Phone : (608) 785-8013

• Location : 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI

• Post ID: 9004017015


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