FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - LONG TERM CARE

Welcome to La Crosse County — Where Your Work Truly Matters
Every day, our unique teams contribute to our vision of a community that is vibrant, safe, and resilient. Whether you're supporting families, safeguarding natural resources, maintaining infrastructure, or delivering essential services, your work here creates real impact for the people who live, work, and visit our county.
What You’ll Gain by Joining Us
• A Future You Can Count On: Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the most respected pension programs in the nation.
• Reliable, Affordable Coverage: Countywide insurance plans plus growing access to local, no-cost care options for everyday health needs.
• Time Off That Works For You: You’ll have two dedicated banks of vacation and sick time, giving you the freedom to plan real downtime when you need it—and the peace of mind to take care of yourself when you’re under the weather.
◦ Start earning vacation and sick time your very first day
◦ Bank up to 2× your annual vacation accrual
◦ Build up to 150 sick days as a full time employee
A Place Where Everyone Belongs
We believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging—because diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes for everyone.


Overview
FLSA: Non-Exempt. This is a Journeyman-level maintenance position in the Facilities Department. Employees are selected and supervised by Facilities Management. Employees in this class perform maintenance of large public buildings in skilled trades such as Electricity, Plumbing, HVAC, or related trades. Employee performs work under moderate to close supervision depending on experience. Employees in this class perform duties incidental to repairs, cleaning, heating, ventilating, grounds, and related tasks, following safety practices and standards of the Facilities Department and the County. Work may be assigned at any La Crosse County owned building or property.
Essential Leadership Functions
Act with Integrity and Build Trust
• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions
• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints
• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives
Drive for Results
• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes
• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results
• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring
Develop Talent and Effective Teams
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth
• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential
• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team
Lead with Vision and Strategy
• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives
• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully
Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking
• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives
• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment
• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others
Build and Maintain Effective Relationships
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization
• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking
• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders
Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service
• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community
• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes
• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization
Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence
• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations
• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks
• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others
Essential Job Functions
Repairs plaster, applies paint and stain, performs minor remodeling tasks and small building projects, repairs and replaces vinyl wall covering and installs both vinyl and ceramic tile.
Assists in the maintenance and adjustment of remote controlled, motorized, and operator controlled doors.
Assists in the operation of heating and air conditioning equipment which may include operation and programming of computerized building management system, using building management systems and misc. computer software.