Maintenance Technician I

Wood County, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2023 CLOSED ON 10/26/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician I position at Wood County, WI?

WHO WE ARE:
Wood County strives to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a shared goal across all departments.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including:

  • Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!
  • 457 deferred compensation plan
  • Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day!
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Wellness Incentive Plan
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

GENERAL FUNCTION
Perform routine maintenance duties necessary to keep the County Courthouse, grounds, facilities, and all equipment functional, operating safely, and in accordance with state and federal guidelines and established maintenance standards.

SUPERVISES
No supervisory responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Operate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and related systems.
2. Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts, and other wiring; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
3. Perform plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, and grease traps, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers, and similar devices, etc.).
4. Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance including repairs to doors, windows, roofs, and other building parts; construct or assemble furniture and other wood and metal structures.
5. Construct, rebuild, and repair County equipment and facilities including various wood and metal structures, masonry work, equipment, and furniture; prepare surfaces for painting and varnishing and apply surface coverings as required.
6. Grounds maintenance, including lawn mowing and snow removal. Keep the grounds neat in appearance and sidewalks clear of snow and ice, ensuring the safety of all County employees and the public.
7. Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses, and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and proper working condition.
8. Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner. Assure compliance with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations, and requirements.
9. Must be familiar with and exemplify the Wood County Core Values and serve with courtesy and respect in accordance with the Wood County Code of Conduct.

B. OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Purchase supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects.
2. Follow preventative maintenance schedules to ensure efficient operation of the building systems and to prevent deterioration of the physical condition of the buildings on site and other County facilities.
3. Perform routine maintenance of County maintenance vehicles and small engines.
4. On call 24 hours a day.
5. Performs related work as required; and/or assigned.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems repair; three (3) years building and building systems repair; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Working knowledge of welding and carpentry skills. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required, and ability to maintain while employed with Wood County. Basic, everyday living skills are needed, as is the ability to understand and follow written and oral directions. Reading, writing, adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division of fractions is needed to read blueprints, and perform daily calculations on the job. Must complete “OSHA 10 hour” or higher level of safety training within six (6) months of date of hire.

Equipment used: truck (snow plow, trailer); tractor (snow plow, back blade, snow blower, broom, salt spreader); riding and push lawn mowers; weed trimmers; power tools (table saw, miter saw, jointer, band saw, pipe threader, drill press, grinder, etc.); hand tools (hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.); measuring tools (micrometers, vernier calipers, voltage meters, rulers, etc.); chainsaw; any other tools or equipment necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
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