Facilities Maintenance Technician

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40 Hr Week FT Paid Hol Milwaukee, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $38.50 Hourly

Bell Ambulance is a progressive, client-oriented company devoted to providing high-quality emergency and non-emergency medical services. Bell Ambulance has operated since 1977 and has grown into the largest ambulance service provider in Wisconsin. We are a certified and contracted provider in the City of Milwaukee 911 system. We receive more than 120,000 calls per year. We have 14 locations in southeastern Milwaukee.

We provide BLS, ALS, and Critical Care services, and we currently employ more than 700 people.

Position Overview

The Facilities Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and preserves our facilities, grounds, and equipment in a high-intensity, 24/7 emergency service environment. Operating across 11 stations in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Racine counties, this role ensures our stations remain safe, efficient, functional, and well-maintained so emergency teams can operate seamlessly.

Position Type:
Full-Time

Reports To :
Facilities Manager

General Maintenance & Repairs:
Perform daily maintenance activities, routine repairs, and preventive maintenance programs for building systems, including HVAC troubleshooting, basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, drain clearing, and trough clearing.

CMMS & Work Order Management:
Utilize CMMS software (MaintainX) highly integrated into the daily technician routine for work order tracking, completion, and asset/vendor management, driving reduced TTRs (time to resolution) and maximizing asset life cycle efficiency.

Fire, Life Safety & Compliance:
Serve as an active knowledge base and point of reference for fire life safety systems across all stations—including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm panels, emergency lighting/exit signage, and fire extinguishers. Ensure station facilities, garage areas, and building systems adhere strictly to OSHA standards, health, safety, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular station inspections to identify repair needs, safety hazards, and areas for improvement.

Groundskeeping & Exterior Upkeep:
Maintain station exteriors across all seasons—including pressure washing, light landscaping, seasonal snow removal at entrances/walkways, salting, and inspecting powered gates and generators.

Garage & Facility Sanitation:
Execute weekly cleaning and deep cleaning of garage areas, vehicle bays, and common spaces.

Equipment, Fleet & Trailer Management:
Manage tools, shop spaces, and service vehicles. Safely tow trailers and scissor lifts between station locations, lubricate garage door tracks/rollers, clean dryer vents, and keep fleet, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained.

Vendor & Project Support:
Assist with facility improvement projects, special events, equipment setups, and external vendor/contractor service visits as directed by leadership.

Emergency Response & Flexibility:
Serve as a point of contact for facility maintenance needs during assigned shifts, maintaining flexibility during peak weather demands or emergency response situations.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training or Associate degree in technical trades preferred.

Experience:

1–3+ years of hands‑on experience in facility maintenance, building trades, or related technical service.

Technical Knowledge:
Basic proficiency in general trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, basic structural systems). Must be able to use and learn CMMS…