Maintenance Technician

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Twelve Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan (Wisconsin Retirement)

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

Kenosha County is seeking a Maintenance Technician for first shift to keep campuses clean and well maintained. The role may be assigned to any county campus and occasionally requires on-call readiness. The full-time position entails a 5-day schedule with potential for non-traditional hours during weather conditions.

Required: High school diploma or GED and 3 years of custodial/maintenance experience; valid driver’s license; Wisconsin Low-Pressure Boiler Operator license within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of custodial and equipment maintenance work.
• Facility maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs status checks of boilers and air conditioning units.
• Cleans restrooms and floors.
• Removes snow on designated campus.
• Assembles and repairs office furniture.
• Cuts keys and changes lock cores.
• Repairs sinks, showers, and toilets.
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts.
• Changes filters, belts, and grease motors.
• Cleans air conditioning coils.
• Inspects generators and elevators.
• Assists with supervision of custodial staff.
• Fills in for Maintenance Manager as required.
• May be on call 24/7 for emergencies.

Skills

Boiler/AC system knowledge

Plumbing and electrical

Carpentry and drywall

Lock core/key cutting

Akita Box facilities maintenance

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Safety and preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Schneider BAS

Trane BAS

Best Lock Systems

Akita Box Facilities Maintenance

Job description

Application Deadline

2026-09-24

Job Type

County

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy working on small projects? Do you appreciate neat and clean buildings and grounds? Kenosha County is in search of someone like you!

We are looking for a first shift Maintenance Technician to help keep Kenosha County campuses clean and well maintained. This position may be assigned to work at any of the Kenosha County campuses.

Join our team and help make a difference in Kenosha County!

2026 Hiring Range: $23.90 – $27.15 per hour

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Hours for first shift are generally Monday through Friday. Non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be needed for weather conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs status checks of boilers and air conditioning units
• Cleans restrooms and floors
• Removes snow on designated campus
• Assembles and repairs office furniture
• Cuts keys and changes lock cores
• Repairs sinks, showers, and toilets
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts
• Changes filters, belts, and grease motors
• Cleans air conditioning coils
• Inspects generators and elevators
• Assists with supervision of custodial staff
• Fills in for Maintenance Manager as required
• May be on call 24/7 for emergencies
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Success Factors

• Knowledge of Schneider and Trane BAS and door security software
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and painting
• Knowledge of Akita Box Facilities Maintenance software system
• Knowledge of Best Lock Systems – cutting keys and creating cores
• Knowledge of plow/salt truck operation, along with skid steers
• Skill in Microsoft Office Outlook (e-mail and calendar functions), Word, and Excel
• Ability to work in tight areas and awkward positions, including on a ladder
• Ability to work outdoors during inclement weather
• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of custodial and equipment maintenance work

Licenses or Certifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire and maintain during incumbency, with acceptable driving record
• Must possess a third-class Low-Pressure Boiler Operator License in Wisconsin, or be able to obtain within one year

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Time

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves moderate physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 25 pounds of force frequently

Selection Process

• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Physical Examination/Drug Screen – Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

To learn more about the Facilities Division in the Department of Public Works, please visit: https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/501/Facilities

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

The full pay grade for this position is NE8 (Min. $23.90 – Max. $30.41 per hour).

This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs