Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician executes and manages the preventative maintenance plan for Becker County buildings and grounds. Performs technical work to maintain and repair mechanical systems, structures and equipment to ensure facilities are able to be used efficiently and effectively and are clean, organized and in good repair.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Services
- Executes and manages the preventative maintenance plan.
- Maintains and repairs mechanical systems including boilers, mechanical, electrical, environmental and plumbing.
- Performs regular maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
- Determines if a repair specialist is required and coordinates.
- Monitors building environmental systems (temperature, humidity and air quality) by use of computer systems and visual equipment checks. Makes adjustments as necessary.
- Maintains and manages chemicals used in the boiler systems, humidifiers and air handlers.
- Maintains buildings by performing general maintenance duties such as painting, replacing light bulbs, etc.
- Performs carpentry work.
- Receives incoming freight, supplies and materials; verifies quantity and quality of goods.
- Moves furniture, fixtures, etc.
- Performs snow and ice control and grounds care.
- Repairs and maintains department equipment including snow blowers, vacuums and floor care equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance on fleet vehicles.
- Adheres to the County safety program and policies. Monitors and performs OSHA and other safety requirements such as fire extinguisher inspections.
- Provides the public with directions and guidance and is courteous and patient.
- Attends educational opportunities and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
- Ability to obtain Special Engineer Boiler License within 6 months of employment.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent, some specialized post-high school training/education and one-year relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education/ training/ experience.
Requirements:
- Valid MN Driver’s License.
- Ability to obtain boiler’s license within six months of hire.
- Working knowledge of cleaning and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to physically operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment, and machines.
- Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
- Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents using moderate analytical ability to adapt methods to facts and conditions using generally prescribed procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with property management staff, other county employees, and the public.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Must be able to perform moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
- Environmental conditions include heat, cold, toxic chemicals, dust, noise, odors and other related occupational hazards associated with property management.
- Exposure to chemicals used in the boiler systems and humidifiers.
Equipment Utilized
- Property maintenance equipment, tools and vehicles.
Competencies Common to all County Positions
- Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
- Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
- Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
- Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
- Represent Becker County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.
