Facilities Maintenance Technician

Salary : $51,916.80 - $72,737.60 Annually
Location : Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00012
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 3/10/2024 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Facilities Management Director, this position supports Facilities Management in ensuring equipment, facilities, grounds, and Jail are maintained, operational, and safe for public use. The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and operates geothermal system boilers, HVAC/R systems, miscellaneous repairs, grounds keeping services (i.e., snow removal and grounds cleaning), and responds to emergency situations. Also provides custodial services and mail delivery in the absence of regularly assigned staff. Assists other maintenance engineers and keeps the Director of Facilities apprised of work performed by contractors.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates HVAC/R System. Inspects air handler units, heat pumps, energy recovering units, coils, and air conditioner coils. Installs, monitors, and repairs all related parts to the HVAC system to ensure efficient operation. Drains, monitors, services, and assembles/disassembles chiller and cold-water loop. Bleeds air from hot water loop at startup, checks heat exchangers, coils and radiation for leaks and heat transfer. Services, repairs, and checks steam traps, radiation control valves, strainers, and pneumatic system air compressors.
2. Performs Maintenance and Operates Boilers. Tests boiler water for chemical levels and gauges for accurate readings, adds chemicals to maintain proper mixture. Blows down boiler waterside to remove solids and sludge. Maintains safety equipment to ensure efficient working order and state safety requirements are met. Checks underground fuel tanks, switches boiler fuel as required, inspects boiler fittings and parts. Disassembles boilers and related equipment for state inspections, assembles boiler for seasonal start, alternates boilers, checks electrical connections in burner assembly.
3. Performs miscellaneous repairs and assists in moving furniture around County facilities. Replaces/repairs fixtures, doors, windows, related hardware, office equipment, fittings, and office furniture. Orders replacement parts. Switches from utility power to interruptible power. Moves furniture and equipment during remodeling. Completes work orders assigned by Facilities Supervisor. Works with electronic door hardware and lighting control systems.
4. Performs a variety of grounds keeping services. Installs and repairs signs in parking lots, sidewalks, and buildings. Removes ice and snow. Trims plants and trees. Picks up trash on grounds and patches blacktop parking lot.
5. Assists service contractors to ensure completion of tasks and cleans up according to specifications.
6. Responds to emergency situations on a rotating on- call schedule and reports within 30 minutes or less.
7. Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
8. Interacts positively with internal and external customers. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.
9. Performs the Physical and Mental Demands of the Position.
10. Attends Work During Regularly Scheduled Hours.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides custodial services and mail delivery in the absence of regularly assigned staff.
2. Provides Training and Assistance for Staff. Orientates new personnel to the building, instructs new personnel in safety, and develop an efficient method of completing job requirements. Assists other employees in situation requiring more than one person. Shares information and experience with others.
3. Participates in professional staff development. Participates in training and education opportunities to maintain and improve proficiency. Attends and participates in professional organizations. Associates with employees and departments from other counties and states for collaboration.
4. Performs Other Related Functions as Apparent or Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED AND
• Three (3) years' experience in Facilities Maintenance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with boilers, HVAC/R equipment, heat pumps, geothermal systems, etc.
• Possess a Second Class "C" Engineer License
• Associates or certificate in HVAC, energy management, building systems or related field.
• Experience performing miscellaneous building repairs
• Experience providing grounds keeping services

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must obtain a Special Class Engineer Boiler License and Second Class "C" Engineer License within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the State of Minnesota.
• Must be able to report to work within 30 minutes of notification.
• Must be able to be on the rotating on call schedule for nights and weekends.
• Must successfully pass a background check including fingerprinting.
• Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to county policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

HOURS OF WORK
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime, evening, holidays, and weekend hours may be required. Hours and days subject to change and may vary. Performs work in various buildings to include the Historic Courthouse, Government Center, Justice Center, Library and Public Works.
Benefits Overview
AFSCME, No. 65 - Courthouse & Human Services
The County of Blue Earth provides a comprehensive, balanced, competitive total compensation package. The County's benefit programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or dependent care assistance, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. Benefits begin upon date of hire.
The following outlines County offered total compensation benefits. This document provides an overview and does not offer all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents and/or collective bargaining agreements, the plan documents will prevail.
Regular, Full-Time Employee
Wage/Salary Scale
Blue Earth County features a 12-Step Pay Plan. Our advertised salary ranges include all 12 Steps. A selected candidate will typically be offered Step 1 of the salary range. Additional salary considerations are subject to negotiation and dependent on skills and experience directly related to the position.
Vacation Leave
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts are detailed in the collective bargaining agreement and/or the employee handbook.
Blue Earth County Years of Service Bi-Weekly Accrual Rate
0 - 5 years - 3.85 hours
6 - 9 years - 4.77 hours
10 - 13 years - 5.69 hours
14 - 18 years - 6.62 hours
19 - 24 years - 7.54 hours
25 + years - 8.46 hours
Sick Leave
Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 7.34 hours for each full month of service.
Paid Holidays
Blue Earth County recognizes 11 (88 hours) paid holidays, and employees receive one floating holiday per year.
Health Insurance
Employees may choose from 3-health insurance plans and either single or family coverage. Insurance Rates (Monthly) - Effective: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Plan 1: CMM $0 Deductible
Employee:Single - $120.40 / Family - $1,061.38
Employer: Single - $1,083.45 / Family - $2,476.55
Total Cost: Single - $1,203.85 / Family - $3,537.93
Plan 2: CMM $300 Deductible
Employee:Single - $0.92 / Family - $710.28
Employer: Single - $1,083.46 / Family - $2,476.54
Total Cost: Single - $1,084.38 / Family - $3,186.82
Plan 3: HDHP with HSA
Employee:Single - $0.00 / Family - $422.96
Employer: Single - $868.64 / Family - $2,129.83
Total Cost: Single - $868.64 / Family - $2,552.79
Blue Earth County contributes to a health savings account (HSA) when the employee elects the HDHP. Single coverage HSA contributions equal $1,500, and family coverage HSA contributions equal $3,000.
Life Insurance
Employees are provided with Term-Life Insurance at no cost to them:

• $20,000 term-life/$20,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• After ten (10) years of continuous employment with Blue Earth County, the policy will increase to $35,000 term-life/$35,000 accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)

Retirement
The County and the employee contribute to the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) based on a percentage of the employee wage:
General/Coordinated Plan
Employee: 6.5%
Employer: 7.5%
Voluntary Benefits Available

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Nice Healthcare
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Deferred Compensation (457b)
• Roth IRA
• 529 Educational Roth
• Supplemental Life
• AFLAC

01
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters or Higher
• None of the above

03
Which of the following best describes the degree/certificate that you completed?

• Associates Degree in HVAC/R
• HVAC/R Certification
• My degree is in an area not listed above.
• N/A - I have not received a degree or certification.

04
Do you have a minimum of three years experience working in Facilities Maintenance?

• Yes
• No

05
Describe your experience working in Facilities Maintenance. If no experience, type N/A.
06
Select the equipment that you have work experience operating. (Please select all that apply.)

• Geothermal Systems
• Boilers
• AHU/ERU
• HVAC/R Equipment
• Heat Pumps
• Power Sewer Cleaners
• Bobcat
• Lawn Edgers
• Trimmers
• Communication Radio
• Fixed Power Tools
• Power Tools
• Snow Blower

07
Which of the following best describes how frequently you interact with customers in your current role or previous position?

• Multiple times a day
• Once a day
• Multiple times a week
• Once a week
• None of the above

08
Why do you want to work for Blue Earth County?
09
OTHER QUALIFICIATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.
10
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, a criminal history, pre-employment drug testing, physical examination?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you possess a MN Special Class Engineer Boiler License?

• Yes
• No

12
Do you possess a Second Class "C" Engineer's License in Minnesota?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I would be able to obtain the Second Class "C" Engineer's License in Minnesota within eighteen (18) months of hire.

13
Do you possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License with the ability to drive in the state of Minnesota?

• Yes
• No

Required Question