Custodian/Maintenance Technician

Aitkin County•Aitkin, MN

About The Position

Provides custodial, groundskeeping, and building maintenance services for Aitkin County. The position works under general supervision, with periodic supervisory checks, and may occasionally lead temporary staff or STS workers without formal supervisory authority. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. Other duties may be assigned to meet departmental and organizational needs. The role cleans and maintains buildings; performs basic repairs and preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment; maintains grounds in all seasons; supports facility security; prepares spaces for meetings and training; and handles related errands and supply pickups. The employee may work at different indoor and outdoor building locations in varied weather and may be called in outside normal business hours or on weekends for snow removal or emergency repairs. A high school diploma or GED and a valid Minnesota driver’s license are required. Prior building or property maintenance experience or training is preferred. A building maintenance certificate would be beneficial but is not required. Employment is conditional on employment reference checks, a criminal background check, and a physical exam. The role requires the physical ability to perform medium-to-heavy work, including regular lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. The employee may need to use a personal or county vehicle for county business; proof of insurance for a personal vehicle is required at hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
Employment reference checks, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment physical are required; employment offers are conditional on successful completion of the physical exam.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to perform physical tasks such as climbing and descending stairs, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Knowledge of county and departmental policies, procedures, and practices; basic cleaning and repair procedures for maintaining a large facility; OSHA regulations; and safe operation of tools and equipment.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction; ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to organize and prioritize work; operate hand tools, small power tools, and other job-related equipment; and perform light carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical work, and painting.
Ability to work independently, use good judgment, follow oral and written instructions, identify needed repairs, maintain confidentiality, and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to treat county staff and the public with respect, honesty, and consideration and to support teamwork and cooperation.
Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills; intermediate reasoning skills to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems in standardized situations.
Proficiency with county payroll software, E-time, Outlook, the internet, HVAC software, and other job-related programs.
Ability to travel for mail delivery and occasional errands to pick up parts or supplies.
Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and in conditions that may include wet or humid areas, dust, fumes, smoke, gases or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, intermittent noise, electrical-shock risk, and occasional work at height.
Must successfully complete a physical exam to ensure ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or training in building and property maintenance.
A building maintenance certification from a college or technical school; a typical program is one year or less.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain buildings to keep them safe, sanitary, and attractive, including cleaning floors, restrooms, carpets, windows, fixtures, furniture, and other surfaces; replenishing supplies; hauling garbage; and preparing rooms for events.
Repair and maintain equipment, furniture, plumbing, buildings, and fixtures using basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, painting, fabrication, and air-conditioning knowledge.
Inspect fire extinguishers and emergency exit lights monthly.
Perform groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, raking, weeding, planting, and picking up trash; remove snow and ice from entryways, walkways, and parking lots.
Monitor winter weather and adjust the work schedule as directed by the Facilities Coordinator; direct STS workers in early-morning sidewalk snow removal and occasionally on weekends.
Maintain the lawn tractor through seasonal tune-ups, lubrication, and blade sharpening.
Report signs of vandalism or facility abuse and secure buildings by locking doors and windows.
Operate equipment safely, use personal protective equipment when necessary, and repair and maintain job equipment; schedule and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
Dispose of recycling materials according to policy.
Set up facilities for training sessions and meetings.
Respond to call-outs before or after normal business hours and on weekends for snow removal or emergency repairs.
Pick up supplies, deliver mail to the post office, and run other errands as needed.
Attend training and meetings as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of repair and maintenance work.
Perform other related duties as assigned or apparent.