Job Description
Job Description
Description : Descriptive Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Technician at D&S Dental Laboratory, Inc. is responsible for overseeing and performing routine and emergency maintenance across facilities, primarily at the Waunakee location. The roles serves as a first point of contact for internal facility-related issues and provides hands-on support to repair, install, inspect, and maintain equipment, building systems, and structural elements. Occasional travel to satellite locations (Baraboo, Greenfield, Eau Claire, and Rockford) during the workday is expected. This position requires strong technical knowledge, independent problem-solving, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment to ensure seamless support for lab operations.
Essential Functions
Conduct routine inspections of company premises and equipment
- Handle minor repairs including lights, locks, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters, and drains
- Implement preventative maintenance measures to ensure that building systems operate efficiently and that the physical condition of buildings do not deteriorate
- Perform maintenance tasks such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs to properly maintain D&S buildings
- Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies
- Replace filters in HVAC systems, Fellows units, and KaVo units
- Schedule and coordinate maintenance for company vehicles, including delivery vehicles as needed
- Coordinate and schedule maintenance
Work with a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment
Hand tools (i.e. hammers, drills, wrenches, etc.)Precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devicesTake apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective components
Read, comprehend, and utilize technical manuals and drawings as necessary (i.e. repair manuals, parts catalogs, blueprints, etc.)
Respond promptly to emergencies and notify appropriate personnel
Adhere to all safety protocolsIdentify and address potential safety concerns, making necessary adjustmentsCoordinate and supervise external contractors when professional repairs are necessary and keep Director of Lab Operations updated on progress
Apply technical knowledge and sound judgment to achieve accurate, high-quality results and support departmental goals.
Ensures proper maintenance and compliance of company vehicles, coordinating inspections, repairs, and routine servicing as needed. Works with vendors or internal maintenance teams to maintain safe and reliable transportation resources.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management to meet evolving business needs.
Requirements :
Education & Experience
Required
Proven as a skilled maintenance worker or similar position with 3-5 years of experienceMust possess the manual dexterity, strength, and physical stamina required for daily maintenanceDriver’s license and acceptable driving record is requiredPreferred
Certification or degree in facilities management, building maintenance, mechanical systems, HVAC, or a related technical fieldFamiliarity with healthcare facility maintenance is a plusOSHA certification or other relevant safety training is highly desirablePrevious experience leading maintenance projects or coordinating vendors / contractorsSkills & Competencies
Required
Strong communication skills, including written communicationHigh level organizational skills, time management skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlinesAbility to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive mannerAbility to take ownership of responsibilities and effectively handle interpersonal relationships with othersPreferred
Knowledge of principles, procedures and best practices in the industryBasic technology skills, including MS Office SuitePhysical Requirements
Sitting : Continuous for up to 4 hoursStanding : Continuous for 8+ hoursBending or stooping continuously for 8+ hoursLift / Push / Carry : Must be able to lift, push, and carry up to 50lbsVision : The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structuresAdditional Physical Requirements
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and / or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms)Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet, up to 4 hoursClimbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Using feet and legs and / or hands and arms.Work Conditions
Travel : Required up to 25%Work Conditions : Lab / Office / Driver-Field / SalesMust be able to wear personnel protective equipment for tasks requiring themDust and airborne particles of any kind, such as textile dust, wood, silicaConstant or intermittent noissHazardous conditions where there is potential for bodily injury such as closeness to moving mechanical parts; working on scaffolding and high places and electric shock.Work Conditions : Lab, Office or Driver
Computer, phone, printer, and miscellaneous office equipmentWork Eligibility
Must be at least eighteen years of ageMust pass work eligibility requirements