Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Worker

Position Summary

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Worker for our Fond du Lac Campus. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated mechanical ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment. This position will perform a variety of light maintenance, shipping and receiving, landscaping, repair, and cleaning functions in and around the College facilities and grounds. The role includes handling many tasks independently, while often assisting the Maintenance and Facilities team with more complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of all buildings, grounds, and equipment identified per written or verbal communication or self‑identified issues.
• Operate all types of equipment to maintain grounds, including lawn and tree care, weed control, pest management, and snow removal.
• Manage shipping/receiving for the assigned MPTC campus.
• Unload and assist deliveries, verify merchandise, forward paperwork to the Finance Office for payment, and report any problems such as incorrect quantities, damages, etc.
• Package, label, and arrange for shipment of outgoing packages via courier or common carrier.
• Distribute inter‑office mail.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness within all maintenance, shipping and receiving, and surplus/storage areas in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, safety, and environmental standards.
• Perform large and small wall repairs, including patching, drywall, and painting.
• Move, assemble, and alter furniture and equipment for students and employees.
• Check and replace light bulbs, ballasts, and drivers within the facilities.
• Operate and maintain motorized vehicles, district vehicles, and housekeeping equipment.
• Respond to snow removal needs and emergency calls on various systems and building alarms.
• Identify and dispose of recyclable materials, hazardous waste, and contaminated materials according to district procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist the Facilities work team—including maintenance, housekeeping, security, and management—with a variety of assigned tasks and special projects.

Experience & Qualifications

• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine repair options for general building issues and safety concerns.
• Knowledge of blood‑borne pathogens and other safety regulations, such as lock‑out, tag‑out, and forklift safety.
• Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management, providing complete and timely explanations of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Desired Qualifications

• General understanding of groundskeeping, landscaping, and vehicle maintenance.
• Forklift experience; certification within six months of employment will be required.

Other Position Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Hiring Range

$21.23‑$24.61

Hours/Schedule

• Academic: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (40 hours)
• Summer: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (36 hours)

Benefits

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