Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

About the Job: Facilities Maintenance Technician II (2nd Shift)

Are you a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician seeking a stable career with a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment? Outagamie County is looking for an experienced individual with a strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, including expertise in plumbing and HVAC, to join our team.

This role offers the opportunity to work independently or collaboratively to accomplish essential tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of County facilities.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Technician II performs skilled work at the journeyman level, focusing on the maintenance and repair of buildings and building-related equipment within various County facilities.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Typical Hours: 3:30 PM – Midnight
• On-Call: Typically rotating every 4-6 weeks, depending on availability.
• Overtime: Required as needed.
• Shift Differential: This position offers an additional $1/hour for working the 2nd shift.
• Benefits: Includes a full benefits package. More information can be found at: Outagamie County Employee Benefits

Candidate Success in the First Year:

To excel in this role during your first year, candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining various building systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and prompt response to maintenance requests.
• Commitment to working safely and efficiently, with a solid understanding of our procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both with team members and different departments across the County.

Ready to Jump In?

If you’re up for the challenge and eager to make a difference in keeping our facilities running smoothly, we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position and are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs skilled work at the journeyman level in one or more trades including, but not limited to, electrical/electronics, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Executes various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of machinery, buildings, and equipment.
• Tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.
• Tests and troubleshoots HVAC controls, building automation systems, security systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoots commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Performs skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, and plumbing.
• Installs electrical conduit, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, motors, and other such equipment.
• Checks and repairs pumps, fans, valves, and motors.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, and replaces electrical, electronic, and pneumatic relays.
• Prepares accurate records for preventative maintenance performed.
• Maintains records in accordance with Department requirements and State regulations.
• Answers questions and provides information to maintenance workers, custodial workers, and other maintenance technicians.
• Communicates arising problems to maintenance supervision.
• Provides on-call support as needed.
• Performs snow removal duties.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance; works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience in building or plant maintenance work with strong skills in at least one of the following: electrical/electronics, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Journeyman or Electro/Mechanical trade certification preferred.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Candidate must pass all county and federal background checks as a condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department, as well as Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Understanding of basic electronics related to computerized building maintenance systems and ability to troubleshoot and program these systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used in the trades involved.
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to lead a small group of semi-skilled workers and custodians.
• Ability to use computer for recordkeeping, e-mail, viewing documents, and operating building systems.
• Good communication skills, oral and written, to relate to supervisors and co-workers in problem identification and solving.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

Essential Physical Requirements:

The position requires the physical ability to perform a variety of tasks essential to maintenance and repair work. These include:

• 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.

Work Environment:

This position primarily operates in a variety of government-owned facilities, including general office buildings, justice-related facilities, and secure areas. Work is regularly performed in mechanical rooms and maintenance areas, with occasional tasks completed outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role may involve navigating tight spaces, using ladders, and responding to facility needs across multiple sites. Safety and security protocols must be followed at all times, especially in justice-related settings.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.