Property Maintenance Technician 1

Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Maintenance Position

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Expected starting salary is $24.40 to $32.59. Full salary range $24.40 to $40.77. A combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of experience in a building maintenance or customer-focused position as listed in the work functions. Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, maintains the residential units and grounds of the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the HRA) properties. Performs preventative and routine maintenance, makes minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry repair, maintains the landscape and removes snow and ice. Contacts outside contractors for extensive or complex repairs according to established procedures. Prepares vacant units for new tenants. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Maintains and repairs mechanical, plumbing, and door locking systems in housing units according to established procedures. Examples include but are not limited to repairing or replacing faucets, clearing clogged drains and repairing windows and screens.
• Repairs and refurbishes vacant units prior to occupancy, including changing locks, installing appliances, and coordinating contractors to ensure unit meets established standards.
• Purchases supplies and equipment.
• Operates vehicles and equipment including snowplows, riding mowers, snow blowers, saws, and other equipment.
• Maintains building exteriors, including painting or staining walls and trim, patching holes, replacing worn or damaged areas, and making building improvements.
• Maintains the grounds around the buildings. Mows, waters, fertilizes, prunes and wraps trees or shrubs. Removes trash, clears snow from walkways and lots, and spreads sand and salt on ice.
• Completes required paperwork, including daily work logs, work orders and turn over paperwork.
• Responds to emergency calls to make temporary or permanent repairs or adjustments to mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems in units.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, and heating systems.
• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the area of work assignments.
• Ability to make operating adjustments, recognize deficiencies and take appropriate action.
• Skill in performing maintenance tasks for residential housing.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work on ladders, roofs, in mechanical rooms, basements, attics and other adverse places.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work with a varied client base including special populations, clients with special needs and persons of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to work independently.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function: - 24% or Less - 25% - 49% - 50%-74% - 75% or more

Office environment - X

Outdoors environment - X

In vehicle - X

Exposure to weather - X

Sitting - X

Standing, walking, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping - X

Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry - X

Talking - X

Close vision - X

Depth perception, field of vision - X

Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) - X

Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force) - X

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Considerations

• This is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.

Benefits

Provisional employees are eligible for benefits if employment is projected to be 12 months or longer and work at least 40 hours per pay period. This document is a brief Summary of Benefits for Olmsted County Employees on the Paid Time Off Program. Paid Time Off Employees over.5 FTE accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) based on their length of service as follows: First year to 5 years of service - accrue up to 23 days 6 to 10 years of service - accrue up to 25 days 11 to 15 years of service - accrue up to 27.5 days 16 to 20 years of service - accrue up to 30 days 21 to 26 years of service - accrue up to 32.5 days Over 26 years of service - accrue up to 35 days Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of work and can use it as soon as accrued with supervisor approval. Flexible Time Leave All regular, full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work at least twenty (20) hours or more per week on an ongoing basis shall receive up to 28 hours (prorated by FTE) of paid FTL at their regular base pay each calendar year. Commencement of Employment # of FTL Hours Between January 1 and June 30 28 Hours Between July 1 and August 31 16 Hours Between September 1 and November 30 8 Hours Between December 1 and December 31 0 Hours Paid Holidays Olmsted County recognizes the following legal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (4 hours when December 24th falls on a Monday Thursday only), Christmas Day Employee Health and Insurance Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Health Insurance The self-insured Olmsted County Employees' Health Plan is administered by Medica. Under the plan, eligible employees and their dependents have access to all providers in the Medica Health Plan Solutions network, including Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center. The plan offers a comprehensive preventive care program to help protect the health of employees and their dependents, 80% co-insurance on most services (after deductible) and access to Nice Healthcare, which offers no-cost virtual and in-home appointments, labs, x-rays, and more. There is a base in-network deductible of $1,500/person, $4,500/family with the opportunity to earn a reward to lower the deductible to $500/person, $1,500/family. The in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,000/person, $6,000/family for those who earn the reward. Coverage is available for employees and their