Facilities Specialist — Hands-On Building & Grounds Care

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunn County offers a Facilities Worker role focused on keeping county buildings, grounds, and equipment in safe, working condition. You will monitor building systems, perform custodial tasks, care for grounds, and assist with basic repairs as part of a hands-on team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and custodial or maintenance experience. The job involves varied duties, safety protocols, and occasional travel between sites with pay ranging from $20.58 to $26.99 per hour

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial operations.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of boiler operation, monitoring and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning and storage.
• Knowledge of floor and carpet care.
• Basic preventive maintenance skills (plumbing, mechanical, electrical).
• Basic computer operation understanding.
• Ability to follow custodial schedules and department standards.
• Ability to manage time and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitors boilers, air systems, and building equipment; tests water chemistry.
• Conducts security checks of doors/windows per rounds and logs.
• Performs custodial duties: locks, floors, windows, restrooms, waste.
• Maintains daily operation and activity logs.
• Performs grounds maintenance: mowing, leaves, snow, plants.
• Performs electrical and plumbing maintenance; inspects fire extinguishers.
• Maintains county vehicles and equipment; schedules maintenance.
• Moves furniture and sets up meeting rooms.
• Assists Facilities Technician as assigned.
• Performs other duties at a comparable level as required.

Skills

Custodial operations

Cleaning equipment operation

Safety procedures knowledge

Boiler operation monitoring

Preventive maintenance basics

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment

Snow removal equipment

Cleaning machines (scrubbers, buffers, vacuums)

Electrical/plumbing maintenance basics tools

Building automation computer

Job description

Dunn County offers a Facilities Worker role focused on keeping county buildings, grounds, and equipment in safe, working condition. You will monitor building systems, perform custodial tasks, care for grounds, and assist with basic repairs as part of a hands-on team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and custodial or maintenance experience. The job involves varied duties, safety protocols, and occasional travel between sites with pay ranging from $20.58 to $26.99 per hour