Mechanic/Facilities Technician **Increased starting pay

Outagamie County; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Outagamie County is seeking a Mechanic/Maintenance Facility Technician to support building and grounds maintenance, respond to emergencies, and keep equipment running. The role reports to the Shop Foreman and Equipment/Facilities Superintendent and requires flexibility for after-hours calls and seasonal schedule changes.

Ideal candidates have a valid CDL with N endorsement, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with carpentry, plumbing or electrical work.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with specialized classes in industrial arts or building trades.
• Valid CDL Class A, B, C or D with N (Tanker) endorsement or ability to obtain within two years.
• Two years of construction, remodeling or maintenance experience with carpentry, plumbing, masonry or electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and highway conditions.
• Repair tires and tire chains for highway vehicles and provide road service.
• Maintain appearance of buildings and grounds, including cleaning and mowing.
• Requisition inventory for tires and tire chains as needed.
• Operate and maintain tools for maintenance tasks (hand, power, carpentry, plumbing).
• Troubleshoot boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other systems; perform minor repairs.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs; replace piping and fixtures.
• Communicate with field staff and supervisors to diagnose issues and complete tasks.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned and maintain attendance.

Skills

CDL required

Troubleshooting

Building systems

Communication skills

Independent work

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

CDL with N endorsement

2+ years maintenance experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Carpentry tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

• Finger movement-repetitive

Outagamie County Core Values

• Invested in Serving
• Better Together
• Create Progress
• Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

The Mechanic/Maintenance Technician is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug & alcohol procedures, must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Reporting to the Shop Foreman and/or Equipment/Facilities Superintendent, the Maintenance Worker performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds.

Hours

Winter hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., based on a 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime. Schedules may fluctuate due to seasonal demands and workload, so flexibility is required. Employees must be available for after-hours call-ins to respond to emergencies or highway conditions, with the ability to answer calls within 15 minutes and report to work within 45 minutes.

Location

Outagamie County Highway Shop at 1313 Holland Road in Appleton, WI

Did you know that Outagamie County has an onsite clinic and works with an employer shared clinic nearby?

Services at the OC Employee and Family Clinic as well as the employer shared clinic are free and available to employees and their covered dependents enrolled in the health insurance for the current plan year.

Primary Health Services provided by Theda Care are available to employees and dependents (ages 12 months and up for most services and ages 12 and up for Physical Therapy), who are covered on a county health plan.

Why choose Outagamie County as a Mechanic/Maintenance Facility Technician?

Meaningful, hands-on work: You’re doing work that has a real impact—keeping equipment running, supporting projects, and serving the community. You can see the results of your effort every day.

Opportunities to grow: It’s a place you can build a career without burning out.

Good work–life balance with long-term stability: Time off is respected, and there’s an understanding that life outside of work matters. Combined with steady employment.

Seeking a candidate with a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of building systems, be mechanically inclined, and possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. This position performs building and grounds maintenance as well as some limited equipment maintenance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
• Repairs tires and tire chains for highway vehicles, performing road service, replaces/repairs tires when needed.
• Maintains appearance of buildings and grounds, sweeping, mopping, painting, and mowing grass, shoveling or blowing snow from sidewalks and other tasks as required.
• Requisitions inventory for tires and tire chains as needed.
• Operates and maintains tools such as hand, power, mechanics, carpentry and plumbing.
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to boilers, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems, keeping equipment clean and in good working condition.
• Makes minor repairs to plumbing, repairing leaks, replacing piping, valves, soldering and assembling joints as needed.
• Makes minor repairs to electrical equipment, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, motors and other such equipment.
• Communicates effectively with field staff, shop personnel, and supervisors to diagnose equipment issues and complete assigned maintenance tasks.
• Provides on-call coverage as assigned.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D., with specialized classes in industrial arts or building trades; at least two years of experience in construction, remodeling or maintenance work, with particular experience in carpentry, plumbing, masonry and/or electrical work, and experience troubleshooting systems.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, B, C, or D with N (Tanker) endorsement, or the ability to obtain required licensure and endorsements within two (2) years of hire. Must be legally qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), including vehicles equipped with air brakes, manual transmissions, tractor-trailers, and tank vehicles, with no disqualifying restrictions.
• Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

Required Or Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment. Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of building systems and make repairs.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets and follow standard safety procedures.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to operate a light truck or other vehicle and possession of a valid CDL driver's license.
• Ability to safely operate small power equipment such as lawn mowers, riding mowers, edger, trimmers, etc.
• Ability to use and understand mechanical gauges. (escape error) least. Correction.