Maintenance Technician

Hortonville Area School District; Hortonville (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Wisconsin seeks a talented Maintenance Technician to perform essential repairs and maintenance on building mechanical systems while ensuring a clean and safe environment for staff and students. Responsibilities include troubleshooting HVAC systems, performing carpentry, and managing grounds maintenance. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $22.00-$24.00 per hour based on experience, with benefits included.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance on building mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot various building systems and equipment.
• Operate and maintain HVAC automation systems.
• Analyze and treat boiler system water.
• Perform basic carpentry and painting.
• Assist with gym and auditorium preparation.
• Perform snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed.

Skills

Building mechanical/life safety systems knowledge

Basic carpentry skills

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Hand and power tools usage

Physical ability to lift 55 lbs.

Positive communication skills

Education

Technical school education

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance Technician
• Date Posted: 3/30/2026
• Date Available: 04/13/2026

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Qualifications

• Technical school education and/or experience working with building mechanical/life safety systems including heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, emergency systems and building hardware.
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Mechanical knowledge and skills in order to troubleshoot and repair the various kinds of mechanical equipment found in a school setting.
• General grounds maintenance knowledge.
• Skill with a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• The physical ability to lift 55 lbs. and to work at heights.
• The ability to communicate in a positive manner with all staff, students and visitors.
• Such other qualifications as the Board of Education may deem necessary or desirable.

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Desired

• To provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable and clean environment in which to learn or work.

Responsibilities

• Performs the repair and maintenance work necessary on all building mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical, other equipment and facilities. Completes the repair work in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Troubleshoots and overhauls various building systems and equipment, makes repairs and installs parts as necessary, sets and calibrates controls and equipment and reviews system operations for proper performance after repairs.
• Operates and maintains the computerized HVAC building automation systems and all fire alarm systems.
• Analyze and treat boiler system water.
• Performs basic carpentry work, finish work and painting.
• Report all problems of a serious mechanical nature, which may require the assistance of outside mechanical contractors or service agencies.
• Assist as necessary with the preparation and take down of gymnasiums, athletic fields and the auditorium for games or performances.
• Perform snow removal around the buildings.
• Perform grounds maintenance such as mowing, trash pick-up and landscaping.
• Move furniture, equipment and supplies within and between buildings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, District Administrator and/or Board of Education.

Performance Evaluation – Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the School Board's policy on evaluation of support staff.

Term of Employment – Twelve month

This position is full time and benefit eligible.

Pay rate- $22.00-$24.00/hour Based on Experience