Mechanic/General Maintenance at Fox Cities Builders in Seymour, WI

Fox Cities Builders is looking for reliable and dedicated individuals with experience in the construction and building industry to join our team. Doing the Right Thing, Hard-working, being Trustworthy and Respectful are the basis of everything we have accomplished, and everything we are determined to accomplish—which is why we look for these qualities when searching for new employees and are our Core Values that we live by every day.

Job Summary:

The General Maintenance/Mechanic worker will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities.

The following core values are the pillars that have inspired greatness and professionalism within our organization, and they will continue to drive growth and development into the future of our customers.

Do the Right Thing: Whatever it takes to make the “customer” happy according to our Core Values

Trustworthy: Knowing that we can trust each person with the task

Respectful: Treat others the way you want to be treated

Hard-Working: Have a “Can Do” attitude and go, get after it

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains vehicles, which may include cars, trucks, heavy equipment, trailers, small engines and other motor vehicles.
• Performs automotive and diesel related duties such as safety inspections, tire rotations, oil changes, changing brakes, front end assemblies, code checking/scanning of error codes, fluid level checks and general maintenance and upkeep of company vehicles.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair and repairs them as needed.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general building repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include light bulb replacements, furnace filters, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Assists with coordinating of technicians for specialized projects or repairs.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Orders supplies, parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance as well as maintains proper inventory levels of tools and parts.
• Performs offsite or online shopping for miscellaneous tools, supplies, equipment as needed.
• Adheres to all safety rules, guidelines, and codes.
• Maintains records of time worked and materials used.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment to deliver needed equipment or supplies to job sites.
• Prior to operating equipment, conducts routine inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Visits job sites to perform service calls or repairs on site.
• Test drives vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Always upholds the Core Values of Fox Cities Builders by leading through example.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair required.
• Previous knowledge of aerial lifts, forklifts and their mechanics required.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Automotive certification preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic document repair, maintenance logs, computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Ability to use laptop and/or iPad required.
• Ability to get DOT certified to do truck and trailer inspections required.
• Follow all company and customer policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to take pride in servicing the “customer” and having a strong commitment to
• Ability to communicate fluently in the English language through verbal, and written communication required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Related job experience or secondary education preferred.

• On-the-job training offered.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Fed Med Card with CDL-Class A required or ability to attain them within 3 months of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, lay down, reach, and stand to work on, operate and repair various equipment.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs and into equipment as needed.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures as well as in rain or snow types of conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Employee Benefits

We offer our employees Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. HSA Bank is our Health Savings Account provider to help you save for those qualified medical, dental and vision expenses you have throughout the year. You can also participate in supplemental critical illness and accident insurance. We offer 9 paid holidays and a generous paid time off amount after successful completion of your 90-day probationary period.

There is a performance-based end of year bonus for employees along with a number of company sponsored events throughout the year. We’ve gone ice fishing, paint balling, the Gamblers game, Urban Air Adventure Park and have so much more planned!

For your retirement, we want you to be prepared so we match $1 for $1 up to the first 3% that you contribute into your Simple IRA plan. Our employees also get paid training and development opportunities throughout the year, and did we mention, employees get FREE company apparel!?

Fox Cities Builders is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.