Building Systems Technician II

Building Systems Technician II

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Building Systems Technician II

Salary

$27.03 - $36.81 Hourly

Location

Government Center, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00003

Department

Public Works Dept

Division

Building Services

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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JOB SPECIFICS

The Building Systems Technician II performs a variety of basic to highly skilled technical work maintaining, operating, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems for Washington County buildings.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• A State of Minnesota Special Boilers License is required. Candidate must obtain and maintain a Class 2-C Boilers License within the first year of employment

• A combination of three years of full-time work experience in building operations and maintenance and/or vocational training courses related to building operations and maintenance is required. A directly related internship may be applied towards required work experience.

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday . Work schedules (hours and days) are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED PAY RATE: $26.18 to $30.91 Hourly

E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Building Systems Technician II performs a variety of basic to highly skilled technical work maintaining, operating, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems for County buildings.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND a combination of three years of full-time work experience in building operations and maintenance and/or vocational training courses related to building operations and maintenance, or equivalent. A directly related internship may be applied towards required work experience.

A State of Minnesota Special Boilers License is required and must obtain and maintain a Class 2-C Boilers License within the first year of employment.

This job requires travel between multiple buildings throughout Washington County. Must have and maintain a valid class D driver's license.

Must be eligible to successfully obtain the following licensure: Power Limited Technician, and Minnesota Well Contractor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minnesota Class 2-C Boilers License is highly desired.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

Core Competencies ( outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.

• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.

• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.

• Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.

• Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance including plumbing, heating/cooling and electrical repair.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the operations and maintenance of building systems.

• Demonstrates high-level knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Integrated Workplace Management Systems, and other building and grounds operations technology systems.

• Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.

• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate safety measures when performing assigned duties, procedures, practices, materials, and equipment and their proper utilization in the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

• Demonstrates ability to perform manual tasks and functions including under adverse weather conditions.

• Demonstrates ability to use products and materials appropriate for intended use and follow procedures to prevent exposure to self, tenants, or public of hazardous conditions.

• Demonstrates ability to determine and use appropriate safety equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of building and grounds system maintenance and routine preventive maintenance tasks. For instance, maintaining, operating, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, doors, gates, irrigation systems, drains, and other exterior and interior systems.

• Monitor performance and operation of building and grounds systems and advise supervisor of deficiencies or malfunctions.

• Perform minor repairs to building and grounds systems.

• Perform installation and modifications of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

• Complete forms, logs, and other documentation as required.

• Perform or assist in testing critical safety systems, identify deficiencies, and advise supervisor accordingly.

• Perform highly skilled work as required.

• Assist contractors in highly skilled work as needed.

• Respond to building and grounds-related issues, including after normal business hours, analyze situations, notify proper contacts, and take appropriate action to resolve the situation.

• Perform snow and ice control tasks, including operation of motorized equipment as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential functions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at Washington County building locations. Work is performed in an environment that consists of 80% inside work and 20% outside (all weather conditions) including high elevations (5-story building) and confined areas. Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds in the performance of job duties, with up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, on a rare basis. Duties include being able to perform movements on a frequent basis, including walking, bending, turning/twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching out, grasping, wrist turning and finger manipulation. Senses used on a constant basis are seeing, hearing and smelling. Exposures may include chemicals, seasonal temperature extremes, infectious diseases and hazardous waste. This work environment also includes the need to distinguish between colors.

Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions. Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package ( including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here ( .

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here ( .

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This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND a combination of three years of full-time work experience in building operations and maintenance and/or vocational training courses related to building operations and maintenance, or equivalent. A directly related internship may be applied towards required work experience.

• Yes

• No

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If you indicated meeting the minimums by having an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly describe the combination and explain why you feel it is equivalent. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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Do you have a valid class D driver's license.

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a State of Minnesota Special Boilers License?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a Minnesota Class 2-C Boilers License? If not, you must obtain and maintain a Class 2-C Boilers License within the first year of employment.

• Yes

• No

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Washington County (MN)

Address

14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082

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