FACILITIES SERVICES
Job Description
Building Services
Equipment Technician 4
Job Code: 5311 – Contract Classified
Equipment Technician Lead
Department Introduction:
Building Services delivers Custodial Services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary
environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and manages the comprehensive Recycling & Solid Waste
Management program.
Job Purpose:
This is the senior, specialist, or lead worker level of the series. Lead mechanic in an equipment and repair shop, leads
other lower level staff, inspects, diagnoses and makes major and minor mechanical repairs of all types of heavy and/or
industrial/commercial equipment.
Work is typically reviewed on a spot check basis after decisions have been made. Unusual problems that may occur are
brought to a higher level supervisor with probable outcomes and solutions. Regularly assigns, instructs and checks the
work of others. May supervise and train custodian, and other staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Ensures that safe workplace requirements are met and acceptable housekeeping standards are maintained
 Maintains/updates computerized equipment records
 Operates a specially equipped mechanic's truck out of a division or district shop and makes standard mechanical
repairs and adjustments or improvises emergency repairs, including welding, in the field to all types of highway
equipment and mechanical plant facilities
 Leads, instructs, and participates in the inspection, diagnosis and making repairs to such mechanical equipment
as passenger vehicles, power shovels, graders, dozers, heavy trucks and accessories, snow blowers, loaders,
rollers, catch basin cleaners and all other state-owned equipment used in highway maintenance and construction
 Answers emergency call backs 24 hours a day
 Operates computer test equipment such as lab scope and scanners to diagnose and repair computer controlled
systems and on-board electronics
 Inspects and/or road tests vehicle after completion of repairs
 Provides oral input to equipment supervisors for the purpose of evaluating the work performance of shop
personnel
 Handles storage and disposal of TEF generated hazardous waste
 Uses a computer to update and maintain shop records
 Performs other related mechanical work as required
 May supervise lower level staff
 Perform other duties as assigned
 Regular and predictable attendance is required
Core Competencies:
 Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
 Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
 Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
 Be responsible and accountable
 Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
 Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
 Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
 Exhibit a professional work ethic
 Continuously promote a safe work environment
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Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate and two years of experience as a journey-level
mechanic repairing heavy duty or commercial/industrial equipment
 A valid driver's license is required
 Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
 Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
 Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of
chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Some positions require three years of experience in appliance repair or related mechanical work
 Trade or technical school training in appliance or related repair work may be substituted year-for-year for up to
two years of the work experience
 Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal
requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
Conditions of Employment:
 A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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