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Facilities Maintenance Technician

Rockwell Automation · Mequon, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a carpentry, plumbing or fabrication job you did from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they have real skilled-trades experience, which the posting requires.

Tell me about a repair where you had to figure out a safe method because there was no clear procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they plan safe approaches on their own for unusual jobs.

What would you do

You get three work orders at once: a leaking pipe, a broken door closer and an HVAC complaint from an office. How do you decide the order?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety, damage and impact rather than by what came in first.

You are overseeing an outside contractor who is cutting corners. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold contractors to standards, since coordinating them is part of the job.

How do you handle an employee who is upset that their request has not been done yet?

What they are checking: Whether they stay courteous and set clear expectations with the people they serve.

About the work

You will support building structure, roofing, siding, windows, plumbing, electrical and HVAC for over a thousand employees. Which of those trades are you strongest in, and which would you need help with?

What they are checking: Whether they give an honest picture of their skills across the wide range the site needs.

How do you troubleshoot an area of the building that is too hot when the rest is fine?

What they are checking: Whether they understand HVAC systems well enough to narrow the cause.

What lockout and electrical safety steps do you take before working on building electrical?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safe practices that protect them and the people around them.

How do you use a work order system to keep track of your jobs and close them out properly?

What they are checking: Whether they keep good records so the facility team knows what was done.

What preventive maintenance have you done to keep building systems from failing?

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead to prevent breakdowns, not just respond to them.

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The full job description

As published by Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description You will provide facility maintenance support of our Mequon Wisconsin location. Main responsibilities include maintaining an organized, comfortable, and safe work environment for 1,000+ employees by providing first-class services to the building structure, equipment, and grounds. Must have knowledge to support all areas of building structure, roofing, siding, windows, plumbing, electrical and HVAC. We require experience with skilled trades work such as carpentry, plumbing, and fabrication. Take requests through our work order system and determine an organized and safe method to complete requests. Help with the coordination and oversight of service contractors. You will report to the Facilities Supervisor and work onsite 5 days a week in Mequon, WI. Your Responsibilities: • Experience in plumbing repairs (faucets, valves, pipes, appliances, stoppages in waste/drainage pipes, custom machine plumbing). • General electrical repair skills (lighting, production machines, building equipment); use tools such as a Fluke meter. • Carpentry skills for simple wooden fixtures, doors, walls, and furniture repairs. • Mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance for production equipment and building mechanicals. • Experience with the use of basic hand and power tools for minor repairs of all types. • Read prints and mechanical drawings for building layout and expansion projects. • Operate aerial lifts and industrial fork trucks. • Computer knowledge (Word, Excel, SAP, and Maintain software for preventive maintenance schedules). • Willingness to be available during off hours for on-call activities. • Commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, ISO standards, company policies). • Demonstrated accountability for commitments, deadlines, and responsiveness to customer needs. • Flexibility to provide support outside of standard business hours when necessary, including participation in on‑call activities. • Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accountability and high performance. The Essentials - You Will Have: • High School Diploma/GED or 4 years relevant experience. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: • 4 years of relevant professional experience in a related field. • Experience supporting and overseeing capital projects, special repairs, and construction (paving, roofing, flooring). • Coordinate and oversee service contractors (janitorial, landscaping, snow removal). • Experience working with and overseeing outside contractors on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofing projects. • Facilitate office renovations, including disassembling, moving, and reassembling cubicles and furniture. • Welding skills for machine repair and custom fabricating (stick and wire welding). • Install and maintain compressed air lines, including sweating/soldering copper pipes. • Expert knowledge of English and metric screws, nuts, bolts, fasteners, wrenches, and sockets. • Strong understanding of business goals and ability to recommend improvements. • Familiarity with company policies and procedures (Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations). What We Offer: • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision • 401k • Paid Time off • Parental and Caregiver Leave • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com . At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation. #LI-LifeAtRok #LI-Onsite #LI-AO1 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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