Building Maintenance Technician

Hiring Salary Range - $24.71/hr. - $34.62/hr.

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors including but not limited to education work experience and certifications. The actual offer may vary reflecting the candidates unique blend of experience educational background and skill level

PURPOSE:

Primary responsibility to safely maintain Dairylands La Crosse buildings all Service Centers the Back-up Control Center and Genoa Site. Ensure reliable operation of all mechanical electrical and plumbing systems. Implement remodeling projects. Troubleshoot and respond to fire alarms and all other emergency occurrences. Secondary responsibility to provide assistance with seasonal outdoor grounds care and winter snow removal as needed and required and to perform routine limited custodial duties. Work with limited supervision. Will take lead on certain projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

scheduled inspections preventive maintenance and basic repairs on building systems and equipment. Report unsafe conditions equipment failures and repairs requiring advanced technical support.

and assist with troubleshooting lighting electrical components network cabling and low-voltage systems within the employees training and qualifications. Support qualified employees or contractors working on higher-voltage systems.

and repair basic plumbing and piping systems including fixtures drains valves and water lines. Assist with more complex repairs as assigned.

maintain and assist with repairs to HVAC and mechanical equipment including air-conditioning units chillers air handlers thermostats motors pumps fans and heated or chilled water systems.

the Building Automation System respond to alarms make authorized adjustments and document reported problems and completed work.

employees and contractors with the inspection testing and maintenance of emergency generators uninterruptible power supply systems fire panels sprinkler systems clean agent systems and other building protection equipment. Complete assigned monthly fire safety inspections.

building upgrades remodeling projects and repairs by coordinating with building occupants vendors contractors Security and government agencies as directed.

Dairyland Power Cooperatives CMMS and electronic work list to receive assignments document labor and materials record equipment conditions track requests and close completed work orders. Help maintain accurate equipment records panel listings drawings and procedures.

move reconfigure and repair office furniture cubicles and equipment. Paint patch or repair floors carpet walls ceilings doors and other building components.

assigned inventories of tools spare parts maintenance materials and custodial supplies. Purchase approved items according to Dairylands purchasing and company credit card procedures.

assigned weekend and holiday building checks. Participate in on-call coverage and respond to building emergencies equipment failures and alarms after completing required training.

snow removal grounds maintenance and aerial access equipment after required training. Assist with mowing landscaping irrigation maintenance and seasonal cleanup as needed.

mechanical rooms storage spaces tools and work areas clean orderly and safe. Provide limited custodial support when needed.

Dairyland safety requirements including lockout/tagout procedures personal protective equipment requirements and environmental procedures.

other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Technical diploma certificate coursework or apprenticeship training in building maintenance industrial maintenance HVAC electrical mechanical plumbing or a related field is preferred. Up to two years of related maintenance construction mechanical electrical HVAC plumbing groundskeeping or equipment operation experience is preferred. Relevant military training apprenticeship experience internships cooperative education or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

Basic knowledge of building maintenance practices and safe use of hand and power tools.

Ability to learn the operation and maintenance of mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC and building protection systems.

Ability to read and follow operating instructions safety procedures equipment manuals blueprints and basic schematics.

Ability to identify maintenance concerns perform basic troubleshooting and recognize when assistance from an experienced employee or qualified contractor is required.

Strong customer service and communication skills when working with building occupants vendors and other Dairyland employees.

Basic computer skills are required including the ability to learn Dairylands Building Automation System CMMS electronic document management system email time-entry system Microsoft Excel and electronic work lists.

Ability to assist with moving furniture or equipment weighing up to 300 pounds using team lifting practices and appropriate material-handling equipment.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Drivers License. Ability to obtain Underground Storage Tank Operators Class C license. Any other certifications required to perform job duties.

Physical Demands: Ability to operate all machinery and equipment associated with building services (aerial lift platform overhead crane diesel generator pressure washer plows brushes tractors hand tools cleaning equipment etc.) Sitting standing walking kneeling crouching stooping squatting crawling twisting upper body laying climbing hand over hand bending reaching and stretching are all required to perform the building maintenance duties. Frequent need to manipulate various objects with both hands. Ability to repeatedly lift up to 100 pounds.

Environmental Demands: Works both in-doors (80%) in climate-controlled areas and out-doors (20%) in temperature extremes (hot to cold). Works near loud equipment and noises requiring hearing protection. Works near both mechanical and electrical hazards and occasional small chemical spills or toxic waste.

Other Job Characteristics: Subject to being called in. May occasionally work long or odd hours and some weekends. Required to be in an on-call weekend rotation schedule. Frequently fast paced with both routine and variable tasks.