Facilities Maintenance Technician I (2nd Shift)

Outagamie County • Appleton, WI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Facilities Director, the Facilities Maintenance Technician I performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. This is a 2nd Shift position with a typical schedule of 3:30pm-12:00am. The role involves rotating on-call duties every 4-6 weeks and requires overtime as needed. A $1.00/hour shift differential premium is offered for this second shift position.

Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D., with specialized classes in industrial arts or building trades.
• At least two years of experience in construction, remodeling, or maintenance work, with particular experience in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and/or electrical work.
• Experience troubleshooting systems.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Candidate must pass all county and federal background checks and fingerprint checks as a condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain it.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of building systems and make repairs.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings.
• Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets and follow standard safety procedures.
• Ability to operate a light truck or other vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to safely operate small power equipment such as lawnmowers, riding mowers, edgers, trimmers, etc.
• Ability to use and understand mechanical gauges.
• Ability to use computers for recordkeeping and operation of the building system.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work semi-independently.
• Skill in the use of tools.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch, push, pull and lift or otherwise move weights up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled facility related tasks.
• Work both as a team member and individually to serve the various facility related needs of the County.
• Operate County vehicles to perform work at various County buildings throughout the County.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Sitting as needed during tasks.
• Lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds from floor to waist level occasionally, and up to 45 pounds to head height.
• Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds using a two-wheel cart.
• Pulling using hand-over-hand technique.
• Climbing stairs and stepladders.
• Balancing while performing tasks at various heights.
• Stooping, kneeling, crawling, and repeated bending.
• Reaching at both high and low levels.
• Repetitive finger and hand movements.
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands.
• Use of both hands and both legs to perform job duties.
• Simultaneous coordination of mental and muscular functions.
• Clear verbal communication abilities.
• Visual acuity necessary for detailed maintenance technician tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Approximately 80% of tasks are performed indoors and 20% outdoors.
• Operates various equipment, utilizes hand tools and works with computerized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments and repairs to boilers, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems.
• Check, service, and repair pumps, fans, elevators, air conditioners, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance to keep equipment clean and in good working condition.
• Perform painting and minor repairs to buildings, equipment, and furniture.
• Perform moves of office furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform lawncare, landscaping, and snow removal duties as required.
• Use computer to maintain records of work performed, access the building automation system, blueprints and manuals, SDS sheets, email, time reporting, and other common functions.
• Operate pickup trucks with snow plows and light snow removal equipment.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, work overtime/extra hours as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week.
• Wisconsin Retirement System Pension.

What This Job Offers

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