Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Baraboo; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance and well-being

Job summary

International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI seeks a Facilities and Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair buildings, grounds, and equipment across the headquarters. This full-time role covers a wide range of tasks in a unique conservation setting and offers comprehensive benefits and a steady schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, a valid US driver’s license, and either a relevant certification or 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid US driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Certification from college/technical school or 2 years related experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, framing, roofing, fencing, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, and/or engine mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily work orders and urgent maintenance needs.
• Perform groundskeeping including mowing, trimming, and trail maintenance.
• Maintain crane exhibits and off-exhibit bird facilities.
• Monitor and service HVAC systems, water quality equipment, and related systems.
• Operate light equipment such as snow removal equipment and Bobcat.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment and assist with events.
• Keep accurate records of buildings, grounds, and water features.
• Respond to emergencies and outside regular hours as needed.

Skills

Carpentry basics

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Welding

Engine mechanics

General mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification or 2 years related experience/training

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Bobcat/skid steer operation

Snow removal equipment

Pressure washers

Hand and power tools

Job description

Join the International Crane Foundation (ICF) and use your skills to make the world a better place for people, cranes, and other wildlife. At ICF, every employee plays a role in advancing conservation efforts around the world. We are seeking an experienced Facilities and Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair buildings, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure across ICF's headquarters in Baraboo, WI. This hands-on generalist position is ideal for a maintenance professional who enjoys a wide variety of work, takes pride in maintaining beautiful facilities and grounds, and thrives in a unique environment where people, wildlife, and conservation come together.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support work-life balance and well-being. The wage for this full-time position is $20.00-22.00 per hour. The typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday from 6:00am-2:30pm from May 1 through October 31 (during visitor season) and Monday through Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm during the off-season. The position also requires occasional work on holidays and outside of regular hours due to special events or to respond to emergency maintenance situations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties include:

• Respond to daily work orders and urgent needs, including but not limited to repairs and cleaning of facilities.
• Perform groundskeeping duties, including mowing, trimming, chainsaw operation, sweeping walkways, weed control, and trail maintenance.
• Work in cooperation with bird keepers to maintain and repair crane exhibits and off-exhibit bird facilities.
• Routinely monitor, test, and maintain a variety of operating systems, such as HVAC systems, water quality equipment, and more.
• Operate light equipment such as snow removal equipment and bobcats.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining vehicles, tools, and equipment; supporting special events; and receiving and distributing on-site deliveries. This position also maintains accurate records related to buildings and grounds. Other duties include maintaining water features and ponds in crane exhibits and holding facilities through water-quality monitoring, minor repairs, and aquatic vegetation management.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid US driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Relevant certification from a college or technical school or at least 2 years of related work experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, framing, roofing, fencing, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, and/or engine mechanics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using and maintaining riding lawn mowers, snow removal equipment e.g. truck mounted snowplow and salt/sand spreader, walk behind mowers, gas powered trimmers, pressure washers, skid steer (like a Bobcat), power blowers, snow blowers, and a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Experience working around animals in a captive environment.
• Experience with designing and creating items or repair solutions to meet needs of both animals and people that may not be available to purchase.

This position involves regular outdoor work in all Wisconsin weather conditions and physically demanding tasks.