Building Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Primary responsibility is to safely maintain Dairyland’s 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 includes assisting with seasonal outdoor grounds care, winter snow removal, and performing routine limited custodial duties. Work with limited supervision and take the lead on certain projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, and repairs requiring advanced technical support.
• Maintain and assist with troubleshooting lighting, electrical components, network cabling, and low-voltage systems within the employee’s training and qualifications.
• Support qualified employees or contractors working on higher-voltage systems.
• Maintain and repair basic plumbing and piping systems, including fixtures, drains, valves, and water lines.
• Assist with more complex repairs as assigned.
• Inspect, 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.
• Monitor the Building Automation System, respond to alarms, make authorized adjustments, and document reported problems and completed work.
• Assist 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.
• Support building upgrades, remodeling projects, and repairs by coordinating with building occupants, vendors, contractors, Security, and government agencies as directed.
• Use Dairyland Power Cooperative’s 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.
• Assemble, move, reconfigure, and repair office furniture, cubicles, and equipment.
• Paint, patch, or repair floors, carpet, walls, ceilings, doors, and other building components.
• Monitor assigned inventories of tools, spare parts, maintenance materials, and custodial supplies.
• Purchase approved items according to Dairyland’s purchasing and company credit card procedures.
• Perform assigned weekend and holiday building checks.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to building emergencies, equipment failures, and alarms after completing required training.
• Operate snow removal, grounds maintenance, and aerial access equipment after required training.
• Assist with mowing, landscaping, irrigation maintenance, and seasonal cleanup as needed.
• Keep mechanical rooms, storage spaces, tools, and work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
• Provide limited custodial support when needed.
• Follow Dairyland safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and environmental procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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, including the ability to learn Dairyland’s 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 Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain Underground Storage Tank Operator’s 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 building maintenance duties.
• Frequent need to manipulate various objects with both hands.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 100 pounds.

Environmental Demands

• Works both indoors (80%) in climate-controlled areas and outdoors (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.

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 candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.