Join our Facilities team as a Facilities Maintenance Specialist in La Crosse, WI!

As the area’s leading provider of human services, Family & Children’s Center is looking for talented, motivated, caring & compassionate employees who want to build better tomorrows for children, families and individuals in the community. Your hard work and service changes lives and changes futures. FCC offers a positive, compassionate, and driven team of individuals and programs that support the health, healing, and meaningful life of all who seek our services.

BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facility Maintenance Specialist provides generalized, basic level support for FCC facilities, grounds and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance, repair, and minor construction of FCC Agency facilities in accordance with training and capability. This may include:
  • Drywall installation and repair, painting, minor electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
• Ice and snow removal at FCC agency facilities to include: 
  • Operation of snow blowers, small tractors, salt spreaders, truck equipped snow plow, and common hand tools associated with this type of activity.
• Transporting, moving and relocation of furniture, equipment, and any other FCC property as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance on agency vehicles.
• Remain current in regard to the required hours of annual staff development. Maintain regular and reliable level of attendance necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position or as assigned by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:

Education, Training and Work Experience: High School diploma or GED. Experience in building maintenance with knowledge and/or training in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and autos. 

Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Basic computer skills, i.e. email, word processing, spreadsheets, and search engine type programs.

Equipment & Applications: Current State of Wisconsin and State of Minnesota valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by FCC auto insurance carrier. Ability to utilize trade tools safely and effectively. Ability to operate light machinery, power tools, and work trucks with trailers attached.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Ability to climb ladders at reasonable heights. Ability to lift objects greater than fifty (50) pounds above your head. May occasionally be exposed to dust, dirt, loud noise, and cleaning chemicals.

Benefits at FCC:

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday! 
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance available
• 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!