Overview

FLSA: Non-Exempt This is a mid-level maintenance position in the Facilities Department. Employees are selected and supervised by Facilities Management. Employees in this class perform semiskilled work in the maintenance of large public buildings. Employee performs work under moderate to close supervision depending on experience. Employees in this class perform duties incidental to repairs, cleaning, 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.

Location: Hillview Health Care Center, 3501 Park Lane Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601

Essential Leadership Functions

Act with Integrity and Build Trust

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions

• 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

Demonstrates self-leadership, seeks out opportunities for personal growth and development, accepts feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and apply.

Shares ideas and demonstrates respect, humility, honesty, and open-minded thinking. Demonstrates flexibility, acceptance of change and emotional intelligence.

Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to think critically and strategically.

Participates as a contributing member of the team and brings authentic self to discussions regarding all aspects of the work.

Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships. Contributes positively to an inclusive workplace.

Applies paint and stain, performs minor remodeling tasks and small building projects. Troubleshoots, repairs and winterizes underground water system.

Makes simple repairs to door locks and electrical appliances. Assists in the maintenance and adjustment of remote controlled, motorized, and operator-controlled doors.

Maintains and operates pumps, motors and water softeners. Maintains and repairs all types of building equipment and furnishings.

Performs minor plumbing repairs including touchless faucets and toilets.

Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for which skills in electricity, carpentry, plumbing, painting or other skilled trades are necessary. Replaces electrical breakers, 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, plow trucks, snow blowers, brushes, and shovels.

Mows grass, rakes lawns, prunes shrubs, prunes and cuts down 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.

Assists in moving equipment 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 and grounds 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.

Performs preventative maintenance work per schedule. Attend mandatory in-services.

Protects County property from abuse such as vandalism and reports such to proper authority.

Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the Facilities department; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.

In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors, visitors, and public officials.

Physical demands:

Frequently lifts and dumps barrels of garbage weighing approx. 60 lbs. Frequently lifts and carries (up to 80 lbs.); occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs.

Rides and operates lawn mowers and other power equipment.

Wears safety equipment such as goggles, gloves and ear protection.

Occasionally carries and uses line trimmer weighing approx. 20 lbs.

Handles, carries and operates various machinery and equipment such as hand and power tools, chainsaws, shovels, pick, hammer and brooms.

Reaches and uses arms and hands for carrying equipment, painting and other maintenance work.

Climbs ladders and uses step stools. Works at heights to paint, repair roofs or other functions.

Drives truck.

Walks, pushes, pulls, bends, twists, reaches, crouches, kneels and climbs while performing duties.

Sweeps, mops and carries buckets of water.

Frequently stands and walks; occasionally climbs hills and walks uneven terrain.

Uses near and far vision, reads, writes and uses independent judgment.

Comprehends and carries out oral and written instructions.

Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, including rain, snow and extreme cold and heat.

Dramatic shifts in temperature, dust, noise, vibrations and mechanical hazards are factors.

Hazards exist in operating mechanical equipment listed above and fire hazards when filling gas tanks on equipment.

Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

Related Job Functions

Occasionally drives County vehicles to pick up supplies or transport individuals; responsible for advising supervisor if valid driver's license and good driving record are not maintained.

The position requires interactions with people to include co-workers, other County employees, residents, and customers.

This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of and ability to safely use, various construction and maintenance equipment. Working knowledge of building, grounds, maintenance and construction work.

Knowledge of and ability to perform extensive wall repair and surfacing techniques, good carpentry skills, mechanics and general aptitude for repair of equipment.

Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs/adjustments on machinery and equipment.

Knowledge of, with ability to operate, various types of maintenance equipment including hand and power tools, chainsaws, various types of trucks, tractors, mowers and end loaders.

Skill in electricity, carpentry, plumbing or other trade.

Ability to perform minor repairs to small motors, plumbing, lighting fixtures, and other related tasks.

Physical condition and agility to perform essential job functions, including lifting, pulling, bending, climbing and ability to work at heights.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety codes.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, with strong attention to detail. Ability to work under varying climatic conditions.

Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with others.

Training, Experience and Other Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school, with training in industrial arts courses. Preference for individuals with advanced training at a technical school in a skilled trade such as, electricity, carpentry, plumbing or related.

Three years previous work experience performing maintenance and grounds keeping duties.

Must have a good work record and possess traits of honesty, trustworthiness, reliability, and dependability and teamwork.

Must have reasonable availability for response to after-hours emergency situations and be available for a rotating on call schedule.

Valid Wisconsin driver's license to operate County vehicles as necessary for obtaining supplies, etc.

May consider other relevant combination of training and experience.