Facilities Maintenance

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Milwaukee is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician responsible for general maintenance and repair tasks across various program locations. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of building systems and maintenance protocols, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This position involves both indoor and outdoor work, ensuring that facilities meet all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building repairs.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires valid Wisconsin driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities meet maintenance and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and prioritize repair needs.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies.

Skills

Building maintenance

Communication skills

Organization

Planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Responsible for general building/grounds maintenance and repairs at WCS program locations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for assuring that facilities meet all agency, contractual and regulatory requirements relating to facility maintenance, repair, sanitation and environmental safety.
• Identify building and/or equipment repair needs and inform program Supervisor. Prioritize and make repairs as needed/directed.
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are completed according to schedule.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies, including after hours as needed/on-call.
• Purchase maintenance supplies and equipment as directed.
• Maintain an inventory of all maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Availability to respond to emergency repair needs at all WCS facilities
• Attend all required training and staff meetings
• Driving facilities vehicles as assigned
• Environmental safety and sanitation

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of building maintenance and repairs. Must have good skills in organization, planning and communication. Requires knowledge of general painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, commercial door hardware, and building repairs. Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.

Minimal Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ work experience or training in all facets of building maintenance.
• Requires valid Wisconsin driver’s license, auto insurance and auto.
• Must clear a criminal and State Caregiver background check, and pre-employment health screening.

Work Relationship and Scope

Work is performed in a social service agency where there is contact with residents. Works primarily independently. Reports to the respective facility Director.

Personal Attributes

Follow agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, clients and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; demonstrate sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors year round. Local travel as required fulfilling essential functions of the position. Specific work site and work schedules are subject to change. Work is performed in a busy social service setting where there is contact with clients, co-workers, outside professionals, vendors and other visitors.

Physical Demands

Lifting over 50lbs., climbing ladders and multiple flights of stairs, pick up and delivery of supplies, operating floor cleaning equipment, moving furniture, and standing for long periods of time. Operation of machinery and tools required. Will be required to work in inclement weather, and deal with weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.