Mechanic​/Facilities Technician

the mechanic/maintenance technician is a safety-sensitive position subject to dot drug & alcohol procedures, must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Reporting to the shop foreman and/or equipment/facilities superintendent, the maintenance worker performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds.

winter hours are monday–friday, 7:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Summer hours are monday‑thursday 6:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m., based on a 40‑hour workweek with opportunities for overtime. Schedules may fluctuate due to seasonal demands and workload, so flexibility is required. Employees must be available for after‑hours call‑ins to respond to emergencies or highway conditions, with the ability to answer calls within 15 minutes and report to work within 45 minutes.

outagamie county highway shop at 1313 holland road in appleton, wi

• meaningful, hands‑on work – you’re doing work that has a real impact—keeping equipment running, supporting projects, and serving the community. You can see the results of your effort every day.
• opportunities to grow – it’s a place you can build a career without burning out.
• good work–life balance with long‑term stability – time off is respected, and there’s an understanding that life outside of work matters. Combined with steady employment.

seeking a candidate with a valid class a commercial driver’s license (cdl), strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of building systems, be mechanically inclined, and possess strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities. This position performs building and grounds maintenance as well as some limited equipment maintenance.

• must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
• repairs tires and tire chains for highway vehicles, performing road service, replacing/repairing tires when needed.
• maintains appearance of buildings and grounds, sweeping, mopping, painting, and mowing grass, shoveling or blowing snow from sidewalks and other tasks as required.
• requisitions inventory for tires and tire chains as needed.
• operates and maintains tools such as hand, power, mechanics, carpentry and plumbing.
• troubleshoots and makes minor adjustments to boilers, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems, keeping equipment clean and in good working condition.
• makes minor repairs to plumbing, repairing leaks, replacing piping, valves, soldering and assembling joints as needed.
• makes minor repairs to electrical equipment, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, motors and other such equipment.
• communicates effectively with field staff, shop personnel, and supervisors to diagnose equipment issues and complete assigned maintenance tasks.
• provides on‑call coverage as assigned.
• maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• performs other duties as assigned.

• high school graduate or g.e.d., with specialized classes in industrial arts or building trades; at least two years of experience in construction, remodeling or maintenance work, with particular experience in carpentry, plumbing, masonry and/or electrical work, and experience troubleshooting systems.
• valid commercial driver’s license (cdl) class a, b, c, or d with n (tanker) endorsement, or the ability to obtain required licensure and endorsements within two (2) years of hire. Must be legally qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (cmvs), including vehicles equipped with air brakes, manual transmissions, tractor‑trailers, and tank vehicles, with no disqualifying restrictions.
• any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• knowledge of and demonstrated ability to…