Municipal Building-Facilities Maintenance Technician

The City of Watertown•Watertown, WI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Watertown Police Department is searching for a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician! This individual will support the custodial, housekeeping, and janitorial duties to maintain a safe, clean, and functional facility. The Watertown Municipal Building provides services that are essential to the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and the citizens they serve. The Maintenance Custodian is a core team member responsible for maintaining a clean work environment for City Hall but may assist the Senior Center and Health Department as needed. Performs a wide variety of skilled building maintenance, repair, and facility operations work to ensure municipal buildings are safe, functional, and operational. This position emphasizes mechanical systems, preventative maintenance, and facility repair. The position also oversees contracted custodial services to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained.

Requirements

High school graduation (or HSED equivalent)
Three (3) years of experience in building and grounds maintenance, including operation of light and some medium equipment
Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and preventative maintenance practices
Valid Wisconsin Driver license and good driving record
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment post offer physical to include drug and alcohol screen upon hire, and random drug and alcohol screens thereafter
Provide the city with all information regarding previous employers drug and alcohol screens
Equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to lift and/or carry/move up to 50 pounds
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation due to access to secure police department facilities, in addition to a post-offer physical and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with building automation systems (BAS)
Coordinating or overseeing contractors

Responsibilities

Support the custodial, housekeeping, and janitorial duties to maintain a safe, clean, and functional facility.
Maintain a clean work environment for City Hall, and may assist the Senior Center and Health Department as needed.
Perform a wide variety of skilled building maintenance, repair, and facility operations work to ensure municipal buildings are safe, functional, and operational.
Emphasize mechanical systems, preventative maintenance, and facility repair.
Oversee contracted custodial services to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained.