Lab Maintenance & Operations Technician

Position Summary Transform lives by supporting the School of Applied Technology faculty and staff in day to day lab operations and with the ongoing maintenance of various equipment found throughout the School of Applied Technology. Duties & Responsibilities Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for various program equipment. Document and maintain maintenance records. Identify preventive maintenance concerns and develop correction plans. Collaborate with faculty to determine equipment needs. Contact dealers and vendors to secure quotes. Coordinate purchasing, equipment installation and removal. Develop/adopt equipment inspection plans/reports. Identify broken, worn, or unsafe equipment. Determine necessary action for replacement or repair. Collaborate with faculty and staff to determine lab setups. Assist faculty and staff with moving and placing equipment. Transport equipment or coordinate the transport of equipment to and from campus and center locations. Communicate effectively with college leadership, faculty, and staff regarding project updates and facility needs. Foster positive relationships with external vendors and service providers. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in an industrial or mechanical maintenance field preferred. Experience in industrial maintenance, facility maintenance, maintenance scheduling, facility layout and organization, or project management preferred. Experience operating a fork truck preferred. Knowledge of maintenance/work order software preferred. Must possess excellent mechanical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must possess ability to: Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjust effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive. Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach toward work. Must embrace Mid-State's core values of student centeredness, commitment, accountability, respect, integrity, and exceptional service. Compensation & Benefits Compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; paid time off and holidays; flexible spending account; Wisconsin Retirement System; 403(b) and 457; employee assistance program; educational assistance; and employee wellness program. How To Apply To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. You should have the following information available when completing an application: Contact information (addresses, phone numbers) Employment History Education Electronic copy of resume and transcripts Application materials submitted via mail, fax, email, or in-person will not be considered. Incomplete applications or applications noting "See Resume" will not be considered. Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting May 8, 2024. Applications received on or after May 8th may be considered in a secondary pool. 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