Building Maintenance Technician - Grounds

Job Posting End Date:

01-09-2026

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Summary:

This full-time position with Marathon County’s Facilities & Capital Management Department is responsible for performing skilled grounds maintenance duties at county facilities with a focus on North Central Health Care and Lake View Campus. Work includes grounds maintenance, snow removal, and occasional custodial and building maintenance duties. The standard work shift is Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm with participation in a rotating on-call and early shift (3:30am to 12:00pm) rotation during the winter months (Nov-Apr).

Work Performed:

• Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on grounds equipment.

• Mowing, trimming, maintaining and improving campus lawns, including mulching, pruning, and raking.

• Participate in an on-call rotation and seasonal early shift rotation.

• Snow removal to include plowing/brooming, brining, salting roads, parking lots, and sidewalks.

• Maintain and wash grounds vehicles and equipment.

• Operate small hand tools and other equipment in a safe manner to accomplish tasks.

• Refinish and repair outdoor furniture such as benches and picnic tables.

• Assist with set-up for events throughout the year.

• Empty trash cans.

• Patch potholes.

• Raise, lower, and replace flags.

• Develop solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.

• Operate machinery and equipment associated with grounds maintenance.

• Participate in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of County goals.

• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent and 3 years related grounds maintenance experience preferred; OR any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets County standards.

• Ability to operate small engine machinery and equipment associated with grounds maintenance.

Occupational Exposure:

• This classification may have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or chemicals.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• Because the job duties can involve access to secure areas and confidential and/or criminal and prosecutorial information, the selected candidate(s) must possess a good reputation and background which will withstand pre-appointment investigation, that will include finger-print check. Candidates must be free of any felony convictions to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used for performing landscaping, mowing, trimming and repair on grounds maintenance.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques involved with snow removal.

• Knowledge of proper safety precautions, practices and procedures when using power equipment, grass mowers, snow removal equipment, etc.

• Skills to perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on grounds equipment.

• Skills in refinishing and woodworking such as wooden benches and picnic tables.

• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to perform routine operations without close supervision.

• Ability to recognize equipment in need of maintenance.

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to operate trucks and equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.

• Ability to assist with set-up for events throughout the year.

• Ability and willingness to actively participate in problem solving to develop and implement solutions to identified work issues.

• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork

Compensation:

Starting hourly rate of pay is $24.13 +Marathon County Benefits.

Physical Requirements:

High Physical Requirements - Job requires significant physical exertion, with tasks that involve more active movement. This job may include standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, or engaging in manual labor.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.  If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law