Facilities Maintenance Worker

Do you have experience in small engine repair, plumbing, or carpentry? Put your hands-on skills to work in a role that helps protect public health and the environment.

We are currently hiring for two full-time Facilities Maintenance positions. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you may be hired at either the Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 level or the Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 level, with opportunities to progress within each track.

One of these positions will focus on general maintenance skills with an emphasis on small engine repair and/or plumbing. The second position will emphasize carpentry skills.

The Facilities Maintenance employee provides general maintenance support to the District's Maintenance program, ensuring that both District and customer community facilities are properly maintained and serviced on schedule. We are specifically seeking candidates with experience in small engine repair-including Scag riding mowers, water pumps, 2-stroke landscaping tools, and chainsaws-and/or plumbing/carpentry.

This role includes performing preventive and corrective maintenance across a wide variety of assets, including carpentry, caulking, painting, masonry, tank repairs, general construction, snow removal, and grounds maintenance. Work will take place at the treatment plant, regional pumping stations, and occasionally within customer communities.

The Facilities Maintenance employee operates under the general direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, who coordinates the planning and scheduling of tasks.

Pay and Career Progression

Facilities Maintenance Worker Track (Salary Grade 7)

LevelTitle2025 Hourly2025 Annual7.1Facilities Maintenance Worker 1$25.79 - $28.82$53,641 - $59,9527.2Facilities Maintenance Worker 2$27.31 - $30.34$56,796 - $63,1077.3Facilities Maintenance Worker 3$28.82 - $31.86$59,952 - $66,2637.4Facilities Maintenance Worker 4$30.34 - $34.89$63,107 - $72,573

Facilities Maintenance Technician Track (Salary Grade 9)

LevelTitle2025 Hourly2025 Annual9.1Facilities Maintenance Technician 1$30.81 - $34.44$64,090 - $71,6309.2Facilities Maintenance Technician 2$32.63 - $36.25$67,860 - $75,4009.3Facilities Maintenance Technician 3$34.44 - $38.06$71,630 - $79,1709.4Facilities Maintenance Technician 4$36.25 - $41.69$75,400 - $86,710

In addition to progression opportunities, employees are eligible for merit-based raises each July and market adjustments each January.

Work Hours

This is a full-time, in-person position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Flexibility is available to work five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a shorter Friday, depending on department needs and supervisor approval. Occasional emergency call-ins are required.

Who We Are

Established in 1930 to protect the lakes and streams of the upper Yahara watershed, the District is a wastewater collection and treatment utility serving about 435,000 people in 24 Madison-area owner communities covering about 190 square miles. Organized as a municipal corporation, the District is governed by a nine-member Commission appointed by the communities we serve.

The District owns and operates 150 miles of pipe and 18 regional pumping stations that convey approximately 37 million gallons of wastewater to the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant daily. Through the treatment process, we recover valuable resources from the wastewater we receive before returning clean water to the environment.Â

Our mission is to protect public health and the environment. The District is dedicated to service, reliability, and sustainability, and our tradition of innovation has positioned us as a leader among clean water utilities.

Working at the District is more than just a paycheck. It is about taking care of the communities we live in and giving back to the environment that surrounds us. We are trusted leaders working together to protect one of our most valuable resources- our water. When you think about your career and what you want to accomplish in your lifetime, choose to do Work Worth Doing!

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The District Will Begin Reviewing Applications As They Are Received And Reserves The Right To Close This Recruitment Early. The Posting Will Remain Open Until Both Positions Are Filled, Which May Occur Prior To The Posted Application Deadline.The Successful Facilities Maintenance Worker Brings The Following Qualities To The Work

For a complete list of the duties, please click here.Education and Experience

Certifications and Training

Employees must obtain certifications in confined space entry, CPR, and First Aid within the first 6 months of employment. Some positions may require additional licenses or certifications.

Work is performed inside and outside the wastewater treatment facilities and at remote lift stations, with exposure to potentially harmful atmospheres, confined spaces, extreme weather, raw wastewater, biosolids, slippery and dusty conditions. Working conditions include frequent demanding physical activity and mental concentration on a wide variety of tasks. Must be able to work safely with, and in close proximity to, operating mechanical devices with a potential for serious injury present, for many hours each day. Requires the use of light hand tools and heavy power tools. Must be able to occasionally lift loads up to 50 pounds unassisted. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, crawl, sit, twist, turn, climb ladders, work from scaffolding or lifting equipment, and work in very awkward positions for extended periods. Individuals in this position will work day shift but can be subject to call-in at all hours of the day or night. The level of risk is such that it requires close attention to work details; adherence to safety programs and procedures; and use of personal protective equipment to prevent accidents or injuries. It also requires the necessary speaking and hearing ability to communicate in person, publicly, or over the phone. The noise level varies from quiet to loud.

This position is not eligible for remote work, consistent with District policy.

Join a team where your work protects public health, restores the environment, and supports clean water for future generations.