Facilities Maintenance Worker

Salary : $47,091.20 - $58,531.20 Annually
Location : 420 Plumer Street, Wausau, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202600520
Department: Metro Ride Transit
Division: Maintenance Division
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Purpose of the Position

Help Keep Wausau Moving
Behind every reliable bus ride is a team making sure vehicles, facilities, and stops are clean, safe, and ready to serve the community. If you take pride in hands-on work and want a role where you can see the results of your effort every day-this is it. Be part of the team that keeps Wausau connected. Apply today and help make a difference-one ride at a time.

What We're Looking For

• Someone who enjoys active, hands-on work (not stuck behind a desk)
• Takes pride in keeping things clean, safe, and well-maintained
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Reliable and detail-oriented

Why This Job is a Great Opportunity

• Consistent weekday schedule - 10:45 AM to 7:15 PM, Monday - Friday
• Union position with set pay increases - starting hourly rate $22.64
• Full benefits package
• Meaningful public service - your work supports the entire community
• Variety in your day - no two shifts are exactly the same

This position will be posted until filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you'll be part of the team that keeps Wausau's transit system running smoothly by maintaining buses, facilities, and public spaces. Your work directly impacts riders' daily experience.

• Clean and detail transit buses (inside and out)
• Maintain transit buildings, bus stops, and passenger shelters
• Perform groundskeeping (mowing, snow removal, general upkeep)
• Fuel and move transit vehicles safely
• Record vehicle information and daily logs
• Assist with basic maintenance and minor repairs (plumbing, electrical, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake & passenger endorsement
• Ability to obtain a Federal Medical Card
• Ability to perform physical work (lifting, bending, working in varying weather conditions)

Physical and Working Environment
Limited exposure to disagreeable elements such as dirt, temperature fluctuations, and/or limited exposure to weather conditions. Limited travel within the City of Wausau.

Normal mental and visual attention is required. Moderate physical demands typically found in service and maintenance work with moderate exposure to workplace hazards. Requires regular lifting, bending, twisting, turning, and use of power equipment. Ability to walk, stand, lay on ground, and work in extreme weather conditions.

Additional Information
IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.

When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Wausau 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 Human Resources Department or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 City 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 Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Wausau offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits for all Full Time MetroRide Employees as follows:

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending for Health and Dependent Care
• Annual Biometric Health Screenings - free to employees under the health plan
• Wellness Programs
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Long Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Accident Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program - Available to all employees and family members at no cost to the employee
• Paid Leaves
  • Vacation- earned by years of service
  • 6 Holidays
  • Personal Holiday - 3 earned January of each year
  • Bereavement
  • Perfect Attendance - paid time off for perfect attendance
  • Sick Leave Hours - hours accumulate on a bi-weekly basis
• Longevity Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Shared Uniform Costs

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What is the highest level of education that you have received?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Skills Certificate/Technical Diploma
• Some College/No Degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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Do you possess, or have the ability to possess, a valid driver's license issued by the state of Wisconsin?

• Yes, I have a valid WI driver's license
• I have a valid driver's licensed issued by a state other than WI and have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver's license
• No, I do not have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver's license

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This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements within 6 months of hire. The Metro Ride Department provides all needed training to obtain this license. Do you have have the ability to meet this requirement?

• I have the ability to meet this requirement within 6 months of hire.
• I already meet this requirement.
• I do not have the ability to meet this requirement.

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