Facilities & Grounds Maintenance

wachteltree; Town of Merton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wachtel Tree Science in Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our facilities and grounds clean, safe, and orderly. This role covers routine building maintenance, lawn care, minor repairs, and support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working outdoors in varied weather. Part-time, hourly, non-exempt, with flexible hours (roughly 10–15 per week) and responsibilities across interior spaces, exterior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing general building or facility maintenance.
• Experience in facility maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, or custodial work.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Experience operating snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Complete minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, and repair projects within skill level.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain office furniture, shelving, fixtures, and equipment.
• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Weed, mulch, and maintain landscape beds.
• Water landscaping as needed.
• Assist with snow removal, ice control, and seasonal property maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Lawn care equipment

Job description

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and professional appearance of Wachtel Tree Science's facilities and grounds. This position performs general building maintenance, lawn and landscape care, minor repairs, seasonal property maintenance, office cleaning, and a variety of support tasks that contribute to an efficient workplace. The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, mechanically inclined, and enjoys a wide variety of hands-on work.

Position Details

Reports to: Operations Manager

Hours: Flexible. Approximately 10-15 hours per week

Status: Part time, hourly, non-exempt

Location: Primary work location is within Merton & Sussex, WI. Potential special projects at satellite locations in Franksville (Racine Co.) and Mequon (Ozaukee Co.).

Essential Functions:

Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs.
• Complete minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, and repair projects within skill level.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain office furniture, shelving, fixtures, and equipment.
• Replace light bulbs, filters, batteries, and other routine maintenance items.
• Maintain organized maintenance records and communicate larger repair needs to management.

Grounds & Property Care

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Weed, mulch, and maintain landscape beds.
• Water landscaping as needed.
• Pick up litter and maintain a clean, professional exterior appearance.
• Assist with snow removal, ice control, and seasonal property maintenance.
• Maintain parking lots, sidewalks, signage, fencing, outdoor furniture and building exteriors.
• Notify Operations Manager of any area needing attention requiring service by an outside vendor (i.e. overflowing dumpster, service of portable toilet).

Office & Facility Cleaning

• Perform routine cleaning of office and production buildings.
• Clean and sanitize restroom.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and empty trash and recycling.
• Restock paper products, soaps, cleaning supplies, coffee supplies, and other consumables.
• Assist with periodic deep cleaning projects.

Equipment & Inventory

• Monitor inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies.
• Recommend purchases for tools, equipment, and facility improvements.
• Safely operate lawn equipment, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.

General Support

• Assist departments with office moves, furniture setup, and special projects.
• Receive and distribute deliveries as needed.
• Support company improvement projects and facility upgrades.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate lawn care equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Valid driver's license, approved by company insurance provider.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Walk, stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and work on uneven surfaces.
• Work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and lawn equipment.
• Work around dust, noise, cleaning chemicals, and varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing general building or facility maintenance.
• Experience in facility maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, or custodial work.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Experience operating snow removal equipment.