Maintenance Technician I

The School District of River Falls is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician I to join our Buildings and Grounds team. This position plays a key role in keeping our schools safe, functional, and well-maintained for students and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial building maintenance (electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, or related trades strongly preferred).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work at heights, and perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair work including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment to the component level.
• Plan and complete preventive maintenance and work orders as assigned.
• Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure quality work.
• Document work orders, order parts, and manage materials.
• Assist Maintenance Tech. II or other staff as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical theory & principles, commercial plumbing, and building maintenance practices.
• Skills in reading blueprints, electrical schematics and technical manuals, troubleshooting systems, and using hand/power tools safely.
• Experience in an educational setting is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of:
• Estimating, costing and ordering materials to complete work assignments.
• HVAC operation and principals in a commercial environment; preferably in an educational setting.
• All aspects of Environmental Health & Safety including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines regarding safety practices.
• Electrical principles and theories.
• The methods and techniques required in lifting, moving, stacking, storing and protecting tools equipment and materials.
• The proper use and hazards of chemical materials potentially encountered in the facilities maintenance field.
• Commercial and industrial plumbing systems and operations.
• Lighting fixtures, including multi-power source fixtures, for emergency building egress.
• The principles and practices of building construction, maintenance, security, landscape maintenance and repair; to perform tasks and provide guidance, direction and assistance to other maintenance personnel.

The ideal candidate is a motivated problem-solver with strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality work. Overtime and occasional shift changes may be required.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. If you have real-world maintenance experience and enjoy keeping facilities running smoothly, we encourage you to apply.

Position begins as soon as possible, $24.31 starting (may be negotiable based on experience).

Applications will be screened as they are submitted, and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE

The School District of River Falls serves 3400 students in grades PK-12. The greater community of 15,000 residents is also home to a UW system college, technical college, and serves as a suburb to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. To learn more about our school and community visit: http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/district/employment-opportunities.cfm.

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us. If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101.