Facilities Maintenance Worker

Description

The Facility Services department is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to join its team in Plymouth. This position will be responsible for maintaining the building grounds, snow removal, performing maintenance tasks, and escorting vendors.

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Location and hours:

This position will be located at the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) at 1145 Shenandoah Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work hours may be extended during weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays to accommodate the needs of the facility.

About this position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Facilities Maintenance Worker. Click hereto view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Collect/dispose of trash and litter and empty trash receptacles.

• Clean, service, and check fluids and batteries of vehicles and small gas engines.

• Maintain roadways, sidewalks, driveways, and other concrete surfaces.

• Maintain foliage, grass, shrubs, etc. and adjust sprinkler heads as needed.

• Maintain interior structure, walls, floors, windows, ceilings, light fixtures and lights, vents, etc.

• Maintain exterior structure, fences, ledges, hinges, etc.

• Order, deliver, receive, and inventory equipment and supplies both to facility and to other county locations.

• Inspect, assemble, and deliver office furniture and maintain storage areas for surplus.

• Escort vendors and assist trades person or contractor in locating equipment and/or setting it up.

• Assist with office moves, do setups, move furniture, and hang wall mount fixtures.

• Clean maintenance and mechanical storage areas like, garages, shops, and common areas.

• Help manage/complete work orders and preventative maintenance (PMs) as they come in.

• Provide support as needed to other facility staff.

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, i.e., work outdoors in extreme temperatures.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Working with Power Tools and Forklifts.

• With computers using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Operating heavy equipment like plows, tractors, and/or skid loaders.

Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and work order systems.Ability to gain boiler's license to advance career.Ability to use Building Automation Systems (BAS).

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 goals -- that 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 The Bridge (login as Guest).

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

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass an advanced background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pajoua Chang

Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us

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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.

Employee Benefits Summary

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 here.

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The requirements of this position are:

This position will be located at the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) at 1145 Shenandoah Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work hours may be extended during weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays to accommodate the needs of the facility.

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, i.e., 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

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

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Have you completed the Building Operations Technician Pathway training program?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have experience working with Power Tools and Forklifts?

• Yes

• No

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Describe your experience working with Power Tools and Forklifts, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience with computers using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)?

• Yes

• No

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Describe your experience with computers using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment like plows, tractors, and/or skid loaders?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more

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Describe your experience operating heavy equipment like plows, tractors, and/or skid loaders, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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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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Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs