Facilities Maintenance Worker


Job Details

Salary: $44,798.65 - $52,691.61 Annually

Location : Downtown Minneapolis

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24FS324TV281

Department: Facility Services

Division: PS FM Public Safety Facility

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: 7/17/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

The Facility Services department is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to join its dynamic downtown team. This position will work on a wide variety of systems from locks, lighting, grounds, and light maintenance. The ideal candidate will need to possess strong aptitude with hand tools, be able to work on ladders, lifts, and be outside in extreme temperatures.

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Location and hours:
This position is located at Hennepin County's Public Safety Facility at 401 4th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will be 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Facilities Maintenance Worker.
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In this position, you will:

  • Collect and dispose of trash and litter and empty trash receptacles.
  • Clean, service, and check fluids and batteries of vehicles and small gas engines.
  • Maintain sidewalks, driveways, and other concrete surfaces.
  • Maintain foliage, grass and shrubs, and adjust sprinkler heads as needed.
  • Maintain interior structure; walls, floors, windows, doors, ceilings, light fixtures and lights, and vents.
  • Maintain exterior structure such as fences, ledges, and hinges.
  • Order, deliver, receive, and inventory equipment and supplies both to facility and to other county locations.
  • Inspect, assemble, deliver office furniture and maintain storage areas for surplus.
  • Assist trades person or contractor in locating equipment and/or setting it up.
  • Remove, replace, and clean filters
  • Maintain underground sprinklers.
  • Perform minor tune-up and lubrication of small gas engines.
  • May repair lamps and lighting fixtures.
  • Replace wall and floor tiles (ceramic, plastic).
  • Maintain suspended acoustical ceiling system.
  • Install ready-made cabinets and counters.


Need to have:
  • One of the following:
    • One year or more of custodial or general mechanical and facilities maintenance experience.
    • Completion of the Building Operations Technician Pathway training program.
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to work under conditions hazardous to oneself and others; work outdoors in extreme temperatures.


Nice to have:
  • Experience:
    • Servicing and repairing snow removal and power equipment.
    • Maintaining and repairing commercial and/or corrections grade lock systems.
  • Knowledge of the use of hand and power tools.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to:
    • Operate motorized snow removal equipment.
    • Work early and/or extended hours, weekends, and holidays to accommodate the needs of the facilities.
    • Communicate effectively with customers, clients, and co-workers.
    • Work as a team member and independently to complete assigned work.
    • Work with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.


About the department:
The Hennepin County Facility Services department provides a full range of facility services for county programs and services. The department:
  • Identifies capital needs, responds to and supports capital projects identified by line departments
  • Develops and manages projects to construct new buildings, refurbish existing buildings, and maintain infrastructure
  • Operates and maintains buildings
  • Protects employees, contacts, and property


About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goalsthat Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
  • Meaningful work
  • Public service
  • Competitive pay
  • Work-life balance
  • Generous benefits
  • Opportunities to grow
  • Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

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This position is located at Hennepin County's Public Safety Facility at 401 4th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will be 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to work under conditions hazardous to oneself and others; work outdoors in extreme temperatures.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
  • Yes
  • No


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How many full-time equivalent years of custodial or general mechanical and facilities maintenance experience do you have?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more


03

Describe your custodial or general mechanical and facilities maintenance experience, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

04

Have you completed the Building Operations Technician Pathway training program?
  • Yes
  • No


05

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have servicing and repairing snow removal and power equipment?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more


06

Describe your experience servicing and repairing snow removal equipment, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing commercial and/or corrections grade lock systems?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more


08

Describe your experience maintaining and repairing commercial and/or corrections grade lock systems, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

09

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
  • College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
  • Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
  • Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
  • Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
  • Hennepin County job notification emails
  • Indeed.com
  • Job fair or networking event
  • LinkedIn
  • Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
  • Professional association (job board or email)
  • Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
  • www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
  • Other


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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

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 Hennepin County (MN)

 07/04/2024

 Minneapolis,MN