Facilities Maintenance Technician - Long Term Care

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Long Term Care

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
• 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.
• Maintains and operates boilers, chillers, pumps, motors and water softeners. Maintains and repairs all types of building equipment and furnishings.
• Makes simple repairs to door locks, electrical appliances, carpets, rugs, shades and furniture.
• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for which skills in electricity, carpentry, plumbing, painting or other skilled trades are necessary. Replaces electrical switches, ballasts, and fixtures, window glass and screens.
• Constructs, paints and repairs picnic tables, benches, fences and signs.
• Plows, salts and removes snow from roads, sidewalks and parking areas using skid steers, plows, snow blowers, brushes, and shovels.
• Mows grass, rakes lawns, prunes shrubs and trees, cuts weeds and brush using hand tools and chainsaws. Hauls garbage and debris.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains restrooms, toilets, buildings and grounds and other assigned areas. Unplugs toilets and other pipes as necessary.
• Sets up rooms for meetings.
• Assists in moving equipment or department furniture and boxes, as necessary. Keeps maintenance records and makes reports by hand and using a computer. Operates and/or assists in operating a variety of machines, tools and equipment to include welding equipment, electrical meters to troubleshoot equipment, end loaders, mowers, trucks, and other road maintenance equipment.
• Maintains and performs routine maintenance on County vehicles and lawn/snow equipment. Maintains in good repair all tools and equipment used in work, to include refueling. Maintains and repair kitchen and laundry equipment. Performs preventative maintenance work per schedule. Attends mandatory in-services. Protects County property from abuse such as vandalism and…