Furniture Repair Technician

Job Summary:

Apply today! University Housing is looking for a creative & handy individual to join our team.
The Furniture Repair Technician works to repair furniture, assists with furniture installs, repairs and installs window coverings, and assists the University Housing Upholsterer. We are looking for individuals with excellent customer service skills, who are open to learning, and know how to use sewing equipment and furniture repair tools. This is a great position for a someone with a background in Upholstery and/or repairs who wants to learn more!
We are a people first employer, join our team of caring individuals who support a work/life balance. We offer a generous benefits package including paid vacation starting with 104 hours a year, personal holiday, and sick leave is provided!

Responsibilities:
Inspects, maintains, and repairs basic equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Assists with construction, and operational maintenance as needed.

• 35% Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
• 10% Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
• 15% Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
• 15% Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision
• 5% Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
• 10% Inspects, maintains, and installs furniture and window coverings
• 10% Uses industrial machines such as commercial stitching/sewing machines, foam cutters, and hemmers to measure, cut, and reupholster furnishings.

Tasks:

• Communicates with staff to address needs and service requests.
• Transports supplies and furniture in efficient manner
• Provides support to the University Housing Upholsterer.
• Completes work in occupied or vacant living and dining spaces.
• Demonstrates and role models exceptional customer service.
• Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency.

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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required:
- 1 year of furniture repair, upholstery, or related experience.
Preferred
- 2 or more years of furniture repair, upholstery, or related experience.

License/Certification:

Preferred
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Work Schedule:

6:30am-3pm (Monday-Friday) preferred, but there is flexibility, schedule will be set upon hire

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $22.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment. The starting hourly wage is $22.00 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.

Additional Information:

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalist(s)
Please note that 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 the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
By applying to this position you are authorizing University Housing to communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at [email protected]  or 608-262-2766.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume within the online application system.
The assured consideration date is March 14, 2024, but the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact:

Kelly Markor
[email protected]
608-262-2766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Facilities Technician II(FP030)

Department(s):

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RHF/MAINTENANCE

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

293688-CP

 
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding 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).
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