What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Wkr position at MANITOWOC COUNTY?
Building Maintenance Worker
The County is seeking a dependable and skilled Building Maintenance Worker to assist with the maintenance, operation, and upkeep of County properties. This position performs a variety of building, equipment, grounds, and custodial maintenance duties while helping ensure County facilities remain safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Building & Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on electrical components, plumbing, HVAC equipment, locks, control systems, and other building systems.
- Perform carpentry, painting, and furniture assembly.
- Coordinate and assist with office moves.
- Replace light bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and related components.
- Preventative Maintenance
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on operating equipment and building systems.
- Inspect equipment and systems and document maintenance activities and results.
- Help identify potential maintenance issues before they become costly repairs.
- Contractor Coordination
- Coordinate and monitor the on-site work of outside contractors.
- Help ensure contracted work is completed safely, properly, and according to County expectations.
- Grounds & Seasonal Maintenance
- Perform seasonal grounds duties, including snow plowing, snow shoveling, grass cutting, trimming, and weeding.
- Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of grounds equipment.
- Custodial Services
- Clean and sanitize surfaces throughout County facilities.
- Perform wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning of furniture and windows.
- Remove trash and recycling.
- Perform specialized project work, including floor stripping, sealing and refinishing, as well as carpet cleaning and extraction.
- Security Inspections
- Participate in rotating weekend security inspections with other department employees.
- Check doors and building security, inspect mechanical rooms, turn off room lights, and identify potential facility concerns.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, dependable, and versatile maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping facilities safe, clean, and operational. The position requires the ability to troubleshoot a variety of building systems, perform routine maintenance, work independently, and respond to changing facility needs.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and hands-on work and wants to play an important role in maintaining the County facilities that serve the community.
If you have strong maintenance skills and take pride in quality workmanship, we encourage you to apply!