Demo

Building & Grounds Maintenance Mechanic I - 1st Shift

Sussex IM
Sussex, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2025 CLOSED ON 10/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building & Grounds Maintenance Mechanic I - 1st Shift position at Sussex IM?

Summary of Position

Under supervision of the Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, assists with general cleaning & maintenance work of structures, electrical systems, small machines, heating systems, plumbing, etc. to assure the building and surrounding grounds are clean, orderly, and in good working condition.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authority

  • Keeps the Company's outside grounds in safe, clean order. This includes assisting with tasks such as snow removal, salting, lawn maintenance and gardening, etc.
  • Assists with supervising 3rd Party contractors when they are in the building
  • Regular preventive maintenance & checks of lock-out tagout system, fire extinguishers, docks, sump pumps, AC units, water systems, and all other regular facilities.
  • Documenting all maintenance activities in MRO software.
  • Responsible for the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings & mechanical/ electrical equipment. Changes light bulbs, installs flooring, painting, hangs TVs, etc.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the offices, plant lunchrooms, plant, and office bathrooms. Will gladly perform duties such as taking out garbage & recycling, cleaning bathrooms, and other janitorial tasks in a backup capacity for the Building and Grounds Assistant.
  • Assists supervisor in servicing tower and chiller daily. Controls tower chemical inventory. Makes sure all chemicals are added when needed.
  • Assist with physical office related moves included dismantling and assembly of furniture, partitions, or other equipment.
  • Assist plant maintenance department with machinery/equipment tasks as time allows.
  • Able to assist in a back-up capacity for the Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Completes special projects as requested.
  • Follows Sussex IM's environmental policies to protect and minimize our impact on the environment.
  • Maintains a safe 5S working environment to minimize the possibility of an injury. Always acts in a safe manner and ensures that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Reports any unsafe conditions to a manager.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as needed and/or requested.

Required Education, Credentials, & Certifications

  • Technical School degree or equivalent work experience
  • Valid drivers license with a good driving record

Job Specification

  • 3 years maintenance experience in manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Uses good interpersonal communication techniques to work with subordinates and/or co-workers. Is courteous and helpful when interacting with fellow employees. Helps to create a positive work environment
  • Self-motivated. Understands how to prioritize work and can function with little direction/oversight
  • No fear of heights, can climb ladder onto the roof to perform maintenance on a daily/weekly basis
  • Collaborates well with many departments. Can lead via influence.
  • Willing to do any part of the job, not "above" any task requested
  • Ability to physically be on your feet most of the day and lift >35 lbs.
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Excellent time management
  • Ability to work with a diverse population.
  • Excellent organizational skills

Salary : $42,000 - $72,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Building & Grounds Maintenance Mechanic I - 1st Shift?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Building & Grounds Maintenance Mechanic I - 1st Shift career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$61,410 - $79,791
Income Estimation: 
$72,768 - $97,423
Income Estimation: 
$61,410 - $79,791
Income Estimation: 
$72,768 - $97,423
Income Estimation: 
$45,665 - $61,386
Income Estimation: 
$54,361 - $72,537
Income Estimation: 
$54,361 - $72,537
Income Estimation: 
$61,410 - $79,791
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Building & Grounds Maintenance Mechanic I - 1st Shift jobs in the Sussex, WI area that may be a better fit.

  • Modern Maintenance Building Services, Inc. Milwaukee, WI
  • Maintenance Tech Seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician for a building in the Downtown area of Milwaukee hours (8:00am-4:30pm) to Enhance the property ... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Badger Alloys, Inc Milwaukee, WI
  • Founded in 1966, Badger Alloys has transformed from a classic sand foundry into a modern full-service casting manufacturing group that encompasses an airse... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!