Facilities: Heating Plant Assistant

POSITION: Two part-time university staff positions are available in Facilities beginning May 12, 2025 and ending May 30, 2025. The official and working title for this assignment is Plant Assistant. The expected hourly hiring salary is $19.00 per hour (commensurate on experience) plus shift differential. Retirees and recent high school graduates are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, and climb ladders.
• Familiarity with hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with confined spaces.
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance.
• General computer and keyboard skills

DUTIES:

• Cleaning and Painting
• Minor maintenance.
• Confined Space Watch
• Other duties as assigned.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Facilities: Heating Plant Assistant position (Job ID # 21767) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Greg Falkenberg; falkengc@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by 4:00 pm on April 18, 2025. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. UW-Eau Claire does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Affirmative Action at 715-836-2387.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.