Mechanic/Facilities Technician *Increased starting pay

Outagamie County; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Outagamie County is seeking a Mechanic/Maintenance Facility Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. The role reports to the Shop Foreman and/or Equipment/Facilities Superintendent and requires a valid CDL and strong troubleshooting abilities.

Winter and summer hours vary; after-hours call-ins may be required to respond to emergencies. You will work at the Highway Shop in Appleton, WI and support highway operations while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with relevant trades training.
• Two years of construction, remodeling or maintenance experience.
• Valid CDL with N endorsement or ability to obtain within two years.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and grounds maintenance and limited equipment maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies after hours and report within 45 minutes.
• Repair tires and maintain road service; inspect and service equipment as needed.
• Operate tools and read MSDS; follow safety procedures and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class A with N endorsement

Tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

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.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.
• Ability to use computers for recordkeeping, time reporting, emails and operation of the building system.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work semi independently.
• Skill in the use of tools.
• Ability to walk, stoop, climb, bend, stretch, push, pull and lift or otherwise move weights up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

Essential Physical Demands

1. Stand/walk
2. Sitting to operate equipment
3. Lift/carry 50 lbs. from floor to waist level occasionally and 41.4 lbs. to head height
4. Push/pull 200 lbs. on a two‑wheel cart
5. Climbing stairs
6. Climbing stepladders
7. Balancing
8. Stooping
9. Kneeling
10. Repeated bending
11. Crawling
12. Reaching: high/low level
13. Finger movement-repetitive
14. Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
15. Both hands required
16. Both legs required
17. Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously
18. Ability to communicate verbally
19. Visual requirements to perform maintenance work
20. Ability to be disturbed or awakened for responding to emergencies and/or highway conditions

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.