Facilities Worker

Dunn County•Dunn County Judicial Center, WI

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About The Position

Dunn County is hiring a Facilities Worker to help keep its buildings, grounds, and equipment operating smoothly. This hands-on position involves monitoring building systems and security, performing custodial and grounds work, and completing basic building, electrical, and plumbing maintenance. The role also includes maintaining vehicles and equipment, keeping activity and maintenance logs, and assisting Facilities Technicians. The work supports a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for county employees and the community. Pay depends on qualifications. The wage range for candidates meeting the Facilities Worker requirements is $20.58 to $26.99 per hour, with anticipated starting pay of $20.58 to $22.18 per hour. Interview dates are tentatively scheduled for November 17 and 18, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in custodial work or building/grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license or the ability to travel between work locations.
Knowledge of custodial operations, cleaning and grounds equipment, safety precautions, risk management procedures, proper lifting techniques, boiler operations and testing, chemical use and storage, cleaning techniques and materials, floor and carpet care, and basic plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to use computers to monitor building automated operations.
Ability to troubleshoot routine maintenance and preventive maintenance issues of a mechanical, electrical, or plumbing nature.
Ability to operate cleaning and maintenance equipment and tools, including scrubbers, vacuums, shampooers, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical devices.
Ability to monitor, document, and operate boilers under the direction of properly licensed individuals, and use chemical test reagents appropriately.
Ability to follow custodial schedules, assignments, health and safety procedures, and county policies and procedures; work under general supervision; manage time and multiple projects; and meet deadlines.
Ability to assist Facilities Technicians and learn maintenance activities and tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with department personnel, supervisors, and county personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with staff, supervisors, and community members.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, work accurately with attention to detail, and prepare and maintain accurate, concise records and reports.
Ability to perform arithmetic computations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to perform the physical activities and lifting described in the job posting, including occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds, and continuous exertion of up to 10 pounds.
A background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted before hire.

Responsibilities

Monitor boilers, air compressors, air conditioning, and other equipment, adjusting settings as required.
Test heating and cooling water chemicals.
Use a computer to monitor the building automation system.
Conduct building security checks of doors and windows according to established rounds, checklists, and logs.
Perform custodial work, including locking and unlocking doors; cleaning floors and carpets; emptying garbage; changing light bulbs; washing windows; and cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.
Maintain daily operation and activity logs.
Maintain buildings and grounds, including mowing, raking leaves, removing snow, trimming trees and plants, maintaining lawn mowers, attaching and removing snow plows from trucks, and painting surfaces.
Perform general electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs, including installing switches, outlets, and fixtures; repairing electrical equipment and plumbing leaks; clearing sinks and toilets; and inspecting fire extinguishers.
Maintain the safe operation of county vehicles and equipment by checking fluids, brakes, tires, and electrical systems; keeping maintenance logs; and scheduling vehicle maintenance.
Move furniture, equipment, and packages.
Set up and tear down meeting rooms.
Assist the Facilities Technician as assigned.
Perform other comparable duties as required.