Maintenance Technician

Salary: $27.57 Hourly
Location : La Crosse, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00847
Department/Division: Parks & Forestry
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description
Maintenance Technician - Parks & Recreation Department: Grow your career with us! The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician in the Parks & Recreation Department. The La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department operates and maintains a 1,560-acre park system consisting of 47 park sites, 18 park shelters/pavilions, 12 athletic fields, 2 beaches, 5 boat landings, 2 marina/harbors, an 18-hole frisbee golf course, 27 miles of paved trails, and 45 miles of natural surface trails. In addition, the department has a 1,100-acre riparian marsh and 1,312 acres of public land across the bluffs.
The purpose of this position is to perform parks mechanical maintenance and repair work. Incumbents perform scheduled and emergency maintenance and repair to a wide variety of parks equipment such as water fountain pumps, splash pad controls, irrigation lines and controls, motors, swimming pool mechanicals, ice arena mechanicals, playground structures, park and shelter lighting, blowers, flag poles, chemical feed systems, and generators. Starting hourly wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $27.57 to $31.57 (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, two to three years mechanical maintenance experience preferably in a park maintenance, or any combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Valid commercial driver's license required or ability to successfully obtain commercial driver's license Class A within 60 days on the job. Certified Playground Safety Inspection required within 1 year in the position. Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator required within 1 year in the position. CPR, First Aid and confined space entry certifications required.
Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available as of date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications are accepted through September 13, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application and resume by visiting


Purpose of Position

The purpose of position in this classification is to perform parks mechanical maintenance and repair work. Incumbents perform scheduled and emergency maintenance and repair to a wide variety of parks equipment such as water fountain pumps, splash pad controls, irrigation lines and controls, motors, swimming pool mechanicals, ice arena mechanicals, playground structures, park and shelter lighting, blowers, flag poles, chemical feed systems, and generators. The work is performed under limited supervision of the Parks, Forestry, Building and Grounds Manager and Parks Crew Leader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Inspects, maintains, and repairs machinery, mechanical devices, and related equipment in parks


and other city owned facilities. Equipment includes motors, generators, gas engines, etc.


Monitors equipment such as pumps, motors, generators, valves, controls etc. for proper operation.


Performs equipment preventive maintenance and repairs including electrical, plumbing and carpentry.


Installs equipment. Rebuilds park equipment. Tests generators and other equipment for proper operation. Fabricates metal and other parts. Lubricates moving parts.


May perform park operating tasks. Operates pumps. Controls water flow. Opens and closes valves. Make repairs and replacements when needed.


Responsible for startup and shutdown of seasonal water supply to parks shelters and park water features.


Assists with contracted work.


Maintains maintenance and repair records.


Orders maintenance parts, supplies and materials.


Operates snow and ice removal and sanding/salting equipment.


Participates in on-call.


May respond to emergencies as called.


May instruct others at job site.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this classification and may also be performed by other unit members.

May assist with grounds maintenance.


Cleans work areas. Cleans and maintains tools.


Picks up supplies and equipment.


Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or equivalent, two to three years mechanical maintenance experience preferably in a park maintenance, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. May require a valid commercial driver's license required or ability to successfully obtain commercial driver's license Class A within 30 days on the job in the position. Certified Playground Safety Inspection required within 1 year in the position. Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator within 1 year in the position. CPR, First Aid and confined space entry certifications required.


Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data and information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and sort information. Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information.


Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.


Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as regulations, blueprints, diagrams, plant operating guidelines, equipment operating/maintenance manuals, maintenance records, schedules, invoices, work orders and park equipment inspection.


Ability to communicate effectively with department personnel, vendor representatives and contractors.


Mathematical Ability

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.


Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable criteria.

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as mechanic's tools, pipe tapping machines, cutting torch, welder, power hand tools, shop bench tools, generators, pumps, electrician's tools, plumbing tools, measuring devices and carpenter's tools.


Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as assembling.


Ability to exert required physical effort to perform moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.


Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work under frequently unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards, disease and/or dust may cause or causing discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.


The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the City's website under Department> Human Resources> Employee Benefits.

1) Medical Benefit Plan - Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note: Employees hired full-time on or after 1/1/14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage.


2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS) - Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for "general" employees. 2026 rate is 7.2% of pre-tax earnings.


3) Life Insurance - (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available.


4) Income Continuation Insurance - (follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods.


5) Section #125 Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account.


6) Vision Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee.


7) Dental Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans.


8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account.


9) Roth IRA - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA.


10) Paid Leave Time - Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.

11) Accident Insurance - pays a cash benefit when you or your covered family members suffer injuries sustained in an accident. The enrollment period for new hires is within the first 30 days of hire. The effective date is when the completed, timely form is received by the employer.