UW-River Falls Facilities Management

03/07/2023

Student employees - we have a job for YOU!
Opening for student worker in Postal and Central Receiving.

Position Summary
The Facilities Management Student position for Postal/Stores is an undergraduate student employee working and assisting in the Postal Services and Receiving Area as needed. Must have ability to problem solve, knowledge of campus buildings, and provide excellent customer service. Forklift Certification is offered. Valid driver’s license is required. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm. $13/hr during the academic year and $15/hr in summer.

To apply: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/4226714

03/07/2023

FACILITIES IS HIRING – 2 MANAGER POSITIONS OPEN
Administrative Manager (Facilities Management Division):
https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/8794
For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by March 16, 2023.

Grounds Manager (Facilities Management Division):
https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/8797
For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by March 19, 2023.

This position leads administrative functions for the Facilities Management Division including: customer service, supervision of staff, financial accounting coordination, and administrative support. Initiates, develops, and implements operational services that support a defined project, program, work...

02/03/2023

FACILITIES IS HIRING - POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Facilities has an opening for a Heating Plant Superintendent.

The Heating Plant Superintendent is a working management role and is responsible for directing and supervising the operations and maintenance of the campus central heating plant and the underground steam distribution piping system. Oversees the safe, efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost effective operation and maintenance of systems, performs administrative duties, and supervises staff at campus Heating plant to supply the campus with critical services.
https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/8751.

Applications are due by February 15th.

12/21/2022

Happy Holidays from Facilities Management.

Holiday hours:
The Facilities Management Office will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, for the observed Christmas holiday and will remain closed through Monday, January 2nd. Facilities will re-open at 7AM on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. During this time, the exterior doors to the building will be locked and the facilities email in-box will not be monitored. Staff and students are asked to keep this in mind with regard to fleet vehicle reservations or for the pick-up/return of office keys. Facilities related emergency repairs or incidents should be communicated to University Police at 715-425-3133 who will coordinate response with Facilities Management staff.

Central Stores/Mailroom holiday schedule:
Central Stores and the Mailroom will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26, for the observed Christmas holiday and will remain closed on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Central Stores and the Mailroom will be staffed on Dec. 28 and 29 but will be closed on Friday, Dec. 30, as well as Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, for the observed New Year’s holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

11/15/2022

The staff of Facilities Management wishes the campus community a wonderful Thanksgiving. The front office and Postal and Receiving will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the holiday.

09/30/2022

Congratulations to UWRF Custodial Services! 🎉 They were among the recipients of a University Staff Excellence Award recognizing exceptional service to the university. These awards are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff.
We appreciate all that Custodial Services does for our campus each and every day!
University of Wisconsin System

The UW System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards, recognizing exceptional service to the university. These awards are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff.
Congratulations to Nicole Owen, Academic Department Associate, Department of Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire!
Congratulations to Jolanda “Jo” Johnson, Assistant Director of Payroll and Benefits, Human Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stout!
Congratulations to Custodial Services, University of Wisconsin-River Falls!

https://www.wisconsin.edu/.../regents-announce.../

09/29/2022

Position has been filled. Facilities Management has a University Staff employment opportunity for an Administrative Assistant lll. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and will put their exceptional customer service skills on display.
Posting details can be viewed here: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/8483

Deadline to apply is 10/10/2022.

08/11/2022

State Building Commission gives UW-River Falls authority to construct SciTech

Approval moves science project dream another step closer to reality

August 9, 2022 -The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) project received a critical green light Tuesday when the Wisconsin State Building Commission (SBC) voted to authorize construction. The unanimous vote moves the $116.7 million project one step closer to reality.

SciTech rendering“This project will be transformational, not only for our campus but for our region,” said UWRF Chancellor Maria Gallo, who spoke to the Higher Education Subcommittee of the SBC. “SciTech will give our students access to amazing opportunities while also enhancing collaboration with business and industry in a way that will directly contribute to the economic development of western Wisconsin.”

The SciTech building will house departments including biology, chemistry, physics, and psychological sciences and their related academic programs, including pre-engineering, biotechnology and neuroscience. The project will also create space to support meaningful collaborations with local and regional business partners in STEM fields and beyond.

UWRF produces the third highest percentage of STEM graduates in the UW System and nearly 60% of UWRF students will take a class in SciTech, including students from in-demand programs like environmental engineering, agricultural science, international food operations management, animal science, crop and soil science and dairy science. The building will feature flexible undergraduate instructional laboratory suites, active learning studios, undergraduate and faculty research spaces and shared interdisciplinary space. SciTech will have 32 undergraduate research spaces and 12 instructional labs.

The project will also enhance and grow partnerships with businesses and industries through collaborative programming, internships and innovative product development via the University Business Collaboration Center (UBC2). The UBC2 will actively engage business and community partners in discovery, innovation and talent development at UWRF, offering students increased internship, research and career opportunities while providing employers facilitated access to student talent and faculty and staff expertise.

“Students will benefit through engagement in active-learning spaces designed for the 21st century,” explained Gallo. “Our industry partners are committed to this project because of its unique UBC2 which will increase student learning opportunities and enhance discovery, innovation and talent development by bringing university and business resources together in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and beyond.”

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2023 and be completed by late 2025. Classes are slated to start in the new building beginning January 2026.

The state of Wisconsin has funded $111.73 million for the project. The university is working with alumni and corporate donors to raise the remaining $5 million and is already nearly halfway to that goal.

To learn more about SciTech or provide financial support, visit www.uwrf.edu/scitech.

08/09/2022

Construction began Monday on the University Center’s northwest entry and outdoor dining terrace project. Fred Lemke, UWRF Facilities project manager, said construction is slated for the remainder of 2022 and will add new features including a concrete terrace pad and fencing, pole lights that match the ongoing campus lighting project, and a separate access to the terrace from the UC. Lemke noted there will be no interior changes to the Falcon’s Nest or the adjacent hallway, except for the new doors to access the terrace. During construction, students, visitors and other still will be able to access the stairs and second-floor lounge above the construction area, and events and programming in the Falcon’s Nest will continue, especially in the evenings. “The amount of actual disruption should be minimal through the semester, except towards the end of November when the doors are added,” Lemke said. Henry Walling, UC project and business manager, said the new terrace is the most-significant exterior change to the building since it opened in January 2007. In fact, the UC’s original plans included such a terrace. So the project represents a continuation of the UC’s student focus. “It’s going to be a great location for students and the entire campus community to engage in conversations, lounging, and programming. It will be a stand-alone space, but we’ll also be able to tie it into programs that occur in the Falcon’s Nest,” Walling said. “This connection will make for a natural extension to the Nest and tie the whole north-west corridor of the University Center together.”

07/19/2022

UWRF In Person Surplus Sale:
Thursday, July 21st from 7 am - 11 am.
Cash or check only!
Please come prepared to haul any items you purchase!
Location is 123 Hagestad Hall (262 E. Cascade Ave).

07/08/2022

POSITION FILLED. Facilities Management is HIRING for a Facilities Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who will lead and manage the campus surplus property program, provide administrative coordination and be responsible for general facility services. Training will be provided. For more information and benefit details go to:

06/17/2022

UW-River Falls Facilities Management is HIRING for a Heating Plant Operator II. The person in this position monitors, operates, adjusts, maintains, and repairs a variety of technical equipment for the campus Heating and Cooling plants to supply the campus with critical services. Rate of pay is $23/hour with differentials for night and weekend work hours. For additional information: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/8157