Building Maintenance Technician - Grounds

Marathon County • Wausau, WI

6d • $24

About The Position

This full-time position with Marathon County’s Facilities & Capital Management Department is responsible for performing skilled grounds maintenance duties at county facilities with a focus on North Central Health Care and Lake View Campus. Work includes grounds maintenance, snow removal, and occasional custodial and building maintenance duties. The standard work shift is Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm with participation in a rotating on-call and early shift (3:30am to 12:00pm) rotation during the winter months (Nov-Apr).

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and 3 years related grounds maintenance experience preferred; OR any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets County standards.
• Ability to operate small engine machinery and equipment associated with grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used for performing landscaping, mowing, trimming and repair on grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques involved with snow removal.
• Knowledge of proper safety precautions, practices and procedures when using power equipment, grass mowers, snow removal equipment, etc.
• Skills to perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on grounds equipment.
• Skills in refinishing and woodworking such as wooden benches and picnic tables.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform routine operations without close supervision.
• Ability to recognize equipment in need of maintenance.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
• Ability to assist with set-up for events throughout the year.
• Ability and willingness to actively participate in problem solving to develop and implement solutions to identified work issues.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on grounds equipment.
• Mowing, trimming, maintaining and improving campus lawns, including mulching, pruning, and raking.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and seasonal early shift rotation.
• Snow removal to include plowing/brooming, brining, salting roads, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Maintain and wash grounds vehicles and equipment.
• Operate small hand tools and other equipment in a safe manner to accomplish tasks.
• Refinish and repair outdoor furniture such as benches and picnic tables.
• Assist with set-up for events throughout the year.
• Empty trash cans.
• Patch potholes.
• Raise, lower, and replace flags.
• Develop solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
• Operate machinery and equipment associated with grounds maintenance.
• Participate in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of County goals.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of pay is $24.13 +Marathon County Benefits.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED