Maintenance Technician I (Public Works)
Salary
$21.68 - $29.33 Hourly
Location
Elkhorn, WI
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026-00040
Department
Public Works
Division
Facilities
Opening Date
03/27/2026
Closing Date
4/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining county grounds, facilities and equipment in a safe and efficient manner following current federal, state and local standards.
SCHEDULE
Division: Facilities Operations
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hours Per Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
Position FTE: 1.00 full-time, hourly non-exempt
Per County Ordinance Sec. 15-71 (a), an employee may be promoted from the Maintenance Technician I classification to the Maintenance Technician II classification based on formal skills testing. This testing is allowed once per year, but may be exercised less than once per year based on department budget and need. The pay range for a Maintenance Technician II is $24.78/hour to $32.38/hour.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Receive and follow maintenance schedule and instructions from the Facilities Foreman and/or Maintenance Technician IIIs.
Enter and manage facilities related work orders and equipment service requests into Public Works information systems.
Perform grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, trimming, snow shoveling, snow plowing and minor parking lot maintenance, as directed.
Document your daily activity in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Complete carpentry and painting jobs when needed.
Replace burned out light bulbs, to include exit lights, overhead lights, and fluorescent lights, etc. as well as ballasts.
Perform unscheduled maintenance.
Report equipment malfunction or breakdowns to the Facilities Foreman and/or building Maintenance Technician III.
Assist others with lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc.
Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of a shift.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy items.
Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants and solutions.
Follow manufacturer's recommendations for all equipment and products.
Ensure that work and assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving the area.
Demonstrate a passion of caring, for the facilities and the people that use the county facilities, as evidenced by interaction with co-workers and the public.
Participate in and attend in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, etc. as scheduled.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma and two to three years of relevant prior experience.
Requirements
Valid Wisconsin driver license.
Must wear steel toe safety shoes. Employees in this position will receive an annual stipend for the purchase of safety shoes per Walworth County Ordinance Section 15-394.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and precautions necessary for safe operation of motor-driven equipment, including operation over rough, slippery, icy or unstable conditions.
Ability to interpret building plans, building operations, and maintenance manuals.
Ability to understand, remember and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work overtime as required, including on-call winter schedule from October 15th through April 15th.
Ability to interact with computers, including mobile technology, to control building equipment and document maintenance activities in the CMMS.
Ability to learn new computer systems necessary for the performance of the job.
Interactions & Communication
Responds to requests and initiates contacts to exchange basic or general information with others.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision making.
Thinking & Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.
Tools and Equipment Used
Vacuum Cleaner Power Washer Personal Computer/Printer
Telephone Snow Blower Riding Lawn Mower
FAX Machine Snow Plow Lawn Sweeper/Leaf Vacuum
Copy Machine Fork Lift ½, ¾ & 1 ton pickup w/plow
Calculator Thermometer Basic Hand and Power Tools
Pallet Jacks Hand Cart Furniture Dolly
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and other hazardous materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb ladders; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Employees are required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds individually and anything in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education and Experience Review
Verification of Drivers License
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
H - Non-Represented Hourly Employees
BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Represented Hourly Employees Hired on or after January 1, 2012
DATE: January 1, 2019
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: You are paid for actual hours worked plus pay for any accrued benefit time for which you are eligible. You are eligible for overtime or compensatory time in accordance with provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. As a full-time employee you earn scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:
10 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
15 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
20 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employees last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:
Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the Countys representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
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Do you have either a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
Required Question
Employer Walworth County
Address P.O. Box 1001
100 W. Walworth Street
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121
Phone 262-741-7950
Website http://www.co.walworth.wi.us