Facility Maintenance Technician II

Status:   Full Time, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage Range:   $25.64/hr. - $28.22/hr.  

Department/Shift: Physical Facilities

Position Open Until Filled - Application Review Date: April 14, 2025

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter with application

• Work every 6th weekend.

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Responds to emergency situations concerning malfunctioning building equipment including HVAC, natural gas, electrical, domestic water, boilers, chillers, generators, fire alarm system, etc.; analyzes situation and takes appropriate action.
2. Operates, adjusts, and repairs water/steam boilers, chillers/heaters, cooling towers, air handlers, exhaust fans, variable air volume systems, unit heaters, gasoline/diesel pumps, circulating pumps, and water softeners.
3. Repairs plumbing problems such as leaks, clogs, and continuously running fixtures.
4. Performs preventative maintenance to systems; reviews log for specific assignments; logs completed work.
5. Reviews building automation system checking for system abnormalities; follows up with walk-through to verify proper temperatures and equipment operation for occupant comfort and safety.
6. Performs water chemistry analysis on closed water loops, cooling towers, and domestic water.
7. Troubleshoots, adjusts, and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning electronic control systems including variable frequency drives, programmable control modules, system circuit boards, electronic valves, and associated wiring.
8. Works with high voltage electrical systems including installations, system repair, motor repair, transformers, breakers, fuses, contactors, switches, and combination high/low voltage.
9. Reviews building blueprints, wiring schematics, installation, operation, and service manuals to diagnose and repair building systems.
10. Prepares boilers and chillers for inspection.
11. Troubleshoots and repairs security systems including electronically operated doors, intercom/phone systems, lighting controls, etc.
12. Tests critical safety equipment including fire alarm systems, building sprinkler systems, panic alarms, intercom systems, emergency power supply generators, and transfer switches, etc.
13. Repairs commercial kitchen and laundry equipment including ranges, steam cookers and tables, refrigeration equipment, dishwashers, washer/extractors, dryers, etc.
14. Performs other lighter maintenance including moving furniture, fixing signs, painting, drywall repair, light fixture repair, plumbing fixture repair, and installation of flooring materials.
15. Designs, builds/fabricates, and installs various structures and enclosures.
16. Performs grounds work, snow removal, and sprinkler systems maintenance as required.
17. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
18. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
19. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
20. Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, and other related data.
21. Completes records of labor and materials used for each work project.
22. Performs emergency repairs and work as necessary.
23. Assists with training new employees in their job duties.
24. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
25. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of rough carpentry, finish carpentry, metal fabrication (welding), electrical wiring, plumbing, and heating/cooling systems.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices in the operation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, electronics, pneumatics, and digital controls.
• Knowledge of computer technology relating to building systems and maintenance software programs.
• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of tools, e