Building Maintenance Worker l

Jefferson County; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health insurance opt Out Plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health Savings Account

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Central Services of Jefferson County is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform building and grounds maintenance and repairs at the Courthouse and Sheriff's Office/Jail, with a rotating weekly on-call schedule. You will work with the maintenance team on routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and respond to work requests, handling items from boilers to electronic doors and lighting equipment.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license; wage starts at $22.34 -

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, building and grounds maintenance.
• HVAC Technician certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, completing work orders, and preventive maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoots and researches new or unfamiliar equipment.
• Works independently and collaboratively to ensure timely task completion.
• Performs or may assist in maintenance and repair tasks on items such as hot water heaters, boilers, water softeners, water pumps, plumbing fixtures, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, jail detention equipment, pods, electronic doors, and lighting equipment.
• Performs changing and repair of locks, doors, electronic sensors, motors, bearings, fuses, relays, devices and video equipment.

Skills

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC Technician certification

Job description

ABOUT CENTRAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Central Services is responsible for ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of all physical assets, facilities and equipment of Jefferson County. The purpose of this position is to perform building and grounds maintenance and repair tasks during assigned shift for Jefferson County. Primary responsibilities will be at the Courthouse building and within the Sheriff's Office/Jail Facility. This position is also on a rotating weekly on-call schedule.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Someone who enjoys working with their hands and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. In this role, you will work with other maintenance team members on routine repairs, work requests and general facility PM's.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MAINTENANCE WORKER I

• Performs repairs, completing work orders, and preventive maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.


• Troubleshoots and researches new or unfamiliar equipment.


• Works independently and collaboratively to ensure timely task completion.


• Performs or may assist in maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of items, such as hot water heaters, boilers, water softeners, water pumps, plumbing fixtures, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, jail detention equipment, pods, electronic doors, and lighting equipment.


• Performs changing and repair of locks, doors, electronic sensors, motors, bearings, fuses, relays, devices and video equipment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in electrical, plumbing, building and grounds maintenance.


• Valid driver's license.


• Electrical or electronic repair certification is desired.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two years related experience and/or training; or a vocational technology degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in HVAC (heating, ventilation, airconditioning), mechanical systems. HVAC Technician certification.

Wage & Benefits

Wage starts at $22.34 - $24.90/per hour, depending on qualifications.

Benefit Highlights if Full Time

• Health insurance


• Health insurance opt Out Plan


• Dental & Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Wisconsin Retirement System


• Health Savings Account


• Deferred Compensation Program

2026 Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace

Employees at Jefferson County Value

• Competitive Pay


• Excellent Benefits


• Great Coworkers


• Flexibility


• Advancement & Opportunity


• Family Feel

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer