Facilities Engineer III

Job Posting End Date : November 7, 2024 at 11 : 59pm CST

Hiring range : $60,819.20 - $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11 : 59 pm on 11 / 07 / 2024 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Are you detail oriented? Do you like to problem-solve to ensure equipment is working effectively and efficiently? The Facilities Engineer III has a new and different work environment every day and performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks for the safety, comfort, security, and beautification of facilities County-wide.

The Facilities Engineer III position is stable with constant work that is performed during a 40-hour workweek. The travel is limited to the boundaries of Anoka County and you will be home for dinner.

The Facilities Engineer III serves as an elevated point of contact for facilities maintenance, problem solving, and will evaluate the need for changes or recommendations regarding facility systems;

serves as a knowledge resource and mentor for the facilities engineering team; performs work under minimal supervision. With your MN First Class C Boiler Operator license, you can become part of our exceptional, efficient, highly skilled Facilities team.

Our Facilities Engineers experience variety on the job while working in a team environment. Our team is hands-on with building automation systems.

Using your facility experience, become part of our exceptional, efficient, highly skilled Facilities team.

The Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction Department is committed to providing the highest standard of excellence in keeping all county facilities safe, clean, comfortable, and with a well-maintained environment.

This full-time, non-exempt, benefit-eligible position is located at a variety of Anoka County properties . This position requires a minimal on-call rotation.

Interviews will take place the weeks of October 28 and November 11 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

Salary : $60,819.20 - $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour).

2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32 : $60,819.20 - $85,113.60 ($29.24 to $40.92 per hour).

24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 11.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov / benefits.

Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

Advancement / professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at Anoka County properties.

Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Facilities Engineer III :

Operate, repair, and maintain stationary facilities equipment.

Schedule, coordinate, and perform preventative maintenance and determine methods for minimizing disturbance, inconvenience, and risk for county employees and customers.

Maintain, monitor, and adjust heating and air-conditioning systems and alarms.

Repair and replace faulty electrical equipment.

Maintain piping and drain systems, clean and snake drains, repair and replace plumbing fixtures, flush-o-meters, faucets, leaking pipes, and drains.

Ensure doors and door hardware are in good working order.

Perform complex troubleshooting and maintenance on air compressors, fans, pumps, and outdoor equipment.

Coordinate annual boiler inspections and cleanings and ensure safe operation and maintenance of flame detection devices, climate controls. Ensure proper records.

Direct and assist with the repair, moving, maintenance, and customization of office furnishings and equipment.

Respond to and maintain alarms related to facilities safety.

Provide leadership, coaching, and / or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades and at least 4 years of job-related experience

In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Ability to operate HVAC equipment, and hand and power tools

Ability to commit to an after-hours, 24 / 7, on-call team rotation; 1-hour response time required

Successfully pass driver's license background check

Ability to use Computer Maintenance Management and Building Automation computer software

Knowledge of state and local building and safety codes and OSHA safety standards

Knowledge of principles of electricity, plumbing, HVAC theory, maintenance, and construction

Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines

Possess a Second Class C Boiler's License with the ability to obtain a First Class C Boiler's license within 12 months of hire

CFC Universal Certification, or ability to obtain license within six months of hire

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

CFC Universal Certification

HVAC Certification

Knowledge of state and local building and safety codes and OSHA safety standards

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.

Ability to see colors, shades and brightness

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties

Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills

Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking / standing

Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling / carrying equipment

Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to maintenance equipment depending on assignment

Maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to ladders, shovels, power saws, drills, routers, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, sewer augers, pipe threaders, pumps, scaffolding, hand and power tools, vacuum, brooms, floor buffers and scrubbers and other floor cleaning equipment, pallet jacks, push / pull carts, chemicals, and personal protective equipment

Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed

Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and / or a personal vehicle

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process.

A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal / driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and / or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions.

Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought.

Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner.

If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.

It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number.

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Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy : https : / / www.anokacounty.us / 401 / Diversity-EEO