Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

Onalaska Care Center - Onalaska, WI 54650

Salary Range $19.85 - $23.32 Hourly Job Shift Day Category Maintenance

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

At the Onalaska Care Center, we're more than a workplacewe're a community. We provide high-quality, compassionate care to our residents, and we're looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician who wants to make a real difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for performing preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment, and supplies throughout BSJ Corporation facilities under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. Performs basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and cooling, and general maintenance duties; maintains equipment such as wheelchairs, beds, lights/ballasts, doors, and other facility fixtures. Ensures buildings, mechanical rooms, maintenance equipment, and related systems are kept in good operating condition, safe, clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards.
• Utilize approved vendors and evaluate vendor quality, service, and cost.
• Use care and judgement in using supplies and performing maintenance tasks.
• Follows established safety rules, policies and procedures of BSJ Corporation and the maintenance department.
• Demonstrates cooperation with other employees and department heads.
• Maintain the building in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Maintains and tests fire alarms and emergency generators to ensure they remain in good working order, including completing required weekly and monthly inspections. Inspect fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lights, elevators, eyewash stations, air purifiers, mechanical lifts, oxygen concentrators, sprinkler systems, and other life-safety equipment as required. Maintains accurate records of inspections, testing, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with Life Safety Code requirements.
• Keep all HVAC equipment in excellent working order.
• Performs daily/weekly maintenance checks of buildings, grounds, and mechanical rooms to identify and address maintenance needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues.
• Maintains and assists with the care of exterior grounds, including garden and lawn maintenance, to ensure the property remains clean, attractive, safe, and well-maintained.
• Coordinates maintenance work with other departments.
• On-call rotation for weekend emergencies and all other emergencies.
• Performs basic maintenance and repair duties, including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and general repairs. Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance.
• Maintains circulating pumps/motors in good working condition.

Schedule Options

• Part-time - 32 hours per pay period - On-call every other weekend

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement / career advancement opportunities

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Consistent staffing and manageable workloads
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Strong focus on employee well-being and retention
• A chance to build lasting relationships with residents

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience is desired but not necessary. On-the-job training will be provided and updated periodically.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Be in good mental and physical condition.
• Able and willing to perform duties inside and outside the building.

Driving Requirements:

• Authorized employee of Bethany St. Joseph Corporation.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid non-probationary driver's license.
• Must be insurable.
• Will not be eligible if the Motor Vehicle Check reveals:
• License is probationary status.
• Licenses is expired.
• Any capital violations at any time (homicide using a vehicle, assault with a motor vehicle, etc.)
• One or more convictions within a 3-year period of driving while intoxicated, illegal drug use, reckless driving and/or hit and run.
• 3 or more serious moving violations (including speeding, failure to stop, etc.) and/or "At Fault" accidents within a 3-year period.
• Driver's license suspended or revoked, excluding suspension for failure to pay forfeitures, in the last 3 years.
• If 2 serious moving violations (including speeding) and/or "AT Fault" accident within a 3-year period, the employee will be placed on a 6-month probationary period. Any further violations as listed in #1 above during the probationary period will terminate driving authorization. A MVR check will be conducted at the end of the 6 months to determine a good standing authorization.

Working Conditions:

• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
• Frequent lifting 80 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals, salt, gas, oils, grease, and chemicals associated with lawn care.
• Occasional exposure to body fluid and blood borne pathogens.
• Flexible hours.