Maintenance Worker - Facilities

City of Owatonna•Owatonna, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents. The Facilities Division creates a better tomorrow by maintaining safe and accessible City facilities for the organization and community. As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in this work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work. In our division, the City’s values look and sound like . . . BETTER TOGETHER: Utilizing the individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds while learning from one another Acting as a team player – we carry our weight, support other team members, and look out for one another (both our coworkers and other departments) Working toward shared goals Learning from our collective mistakes and experiences COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP: Working with and building relationships with industry experts and vendors to implement continuous improvements Helping to preserve and maintain historic buildings Working in the City’s best interest with the highest level of integrity Remembering that we are always in the public eye Spending taxpayers’ money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively PRIDE IN OUR WORK: Always doing our best - we understand that quality doesn’t cost, it pays Paying attention to the little things Holding ourselves to a high standard Leaving it better than when we arrived Taking satisfaction in the public’s utilization and enjoyment of our city facilities Celebrating our hard work.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).
1 year maintenance and equipment operation or related experience.
State of MN class B commercial driver’s license with tank vehicle and air brake endorsements; or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Special Engineering Boilers License or obtain within 2 years of hire.
Knowledge of Grounds and facilities maintenance principles and practices.
Knowledge of Applicable system and structure repair techniques.
Knowledge of Painting materials and techniques.
Knowledge of Applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in grounds maintenance activities.
Knowledge of Applicable standards and regulations.
Knowledge of Recordkeeping principles.
Knowledge of Safe work practices.
Skill in Cleaning, painting, and repairing surfaces and structures.
Skill in Inspecting facilities, equipment and other structures.
Skill in Identifying and repairing/replacing unsafe equipment.
Skill in Maintaining records and logs.
Skill in Ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Performs routine preventative maintenance to keep equipment and systems operating smoothly.
Monitors and replenishes materials and supplies, and ensures inventory needs are met.
Supports general operational tasks and other duties as assigned to maintain efficient, uninterrupted facility operations.
Performs routine maintenance and construction activities by operating, and maintaining a variety of equipment, machines, or vehicle.
Setting up work zones.
Installing and maintaining signs/posts.
Patching road.
Plowing snow.
Clearing trees and bushes.
Removing trash.
Performing visual road checks for hazards, service and repair needs.
Inspecting and repairing equipment when necessary.
Minor motor vehicle repairs.
Performs routine maintenance activities for streets, park grounds, facilities, athletics field and wastewater treatment facility.
Installing, fabricating, painting, and erecting street signs.
Monitoring irrigation schedules.
Performing equipment maintenance.
Performs routine construction and maintenance activities which includes operating equipment’s and machines for street repair work involving patching holes, installing culverts and drainage pipes.
Building concrete curbs and gutter.
Erection and maintenance of ice rinks.
Cleaning and televising sanitary and storm sewers.
Inspects and maintains equipment which includes performing minor repairs and routine replacements such as changing oil; replacing filters; inspecting tires; and performing other related activities.
Monitors and maintains materials, supplies, equipment, and/or other applicable inventory items in assigned area of responsibility.
Assists in maintaining variety of information, records and reports.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.