Facilities Engineer I

Anoka County

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction Department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County. The department is looking for a Facilities Engineer I to join the team and help keep county facilities running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where every day brings a different environment and new challenges. You’ll support the repair and maintenance of a wide range of equipment essential to facility operations. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

Requirements

Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program.
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of basic principles of maintenance and construction.
Ability to operate HVAC equipment, and hand and power tools.
Ability to commit to an 24/7 on-call shift rotation.
Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
Possess, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, a Special Boiler’s License.
Ability to use Computer Maintenance Management and Building Automation computer software.

Nice To Haves

CFC Universal Certification.
HVAC Certification.
Knowledge of state and local building and safety codes and OSHA safety standards.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Groundskeeping and/or custodial experience.
Pesticide License.
Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation, repair, and maintenance of stationary facilities equipment including boilers, generators, and refrigeration in Anoka County buildings and facilities.
Ensure that equipment operates safely and within established limits.
Perform preventative maintenance while minimizing disturbance, inconvenience, and risk for county employees and customers, and accurately document completed procedures and records of equipment testing results.
Perform preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed, including cleaning condenser and evaporator coils, greasing motors, bearings, and replacing belts.
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, including hinges, door closers, door handles, locks and lock systems, and repair or replace these as needed to maintain a secure environment.
Perform periodic maintenance on air compressors, fans, pumps, and outdoor equipment to include changing oil, belts, filters, greasing motors, and bearings and perform monthly load tests and electrical curtailment procedures on electrical generators on a weekly and periodic monthly schedule.
Record boiler readings, water temperatures, and usage, and perform troubleshooting and repair problems with boilers, boiler pumps, and valves.
Repair, move, maintain, and customize office furnishings and equipment, including raising/lowering workstation surfaces, flipper doors, and cabinets, lubricating office chairs, repairing drawers and slides, hanging bulletin boards and pictures, general carpentry, plastering, painting, wallpaper repairs, ceiling tile replacement, and carpet repair and removal.
Respond to and maintain alarms related to facilities safety, including pipe alarms, sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, and related equipment as assigned.
Perform general and incident‑driven cleaning tasks, along with other custodial duties as assigned.
Perform general outdoor maintenance and groundskeeping tasks, including routine upkeep and responding to weather‑ or incident‑related needs as assigned.