Maintenance Worker - Facilities

Maintenance Worker

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 that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

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

Duties / Responsibilities

This role is responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance to keep equipment and systems operating smoothly, monitoring and replenishing materials and supplies, and ensuring inventory needs are met. The position also supports general operational tasks and other duties as assigned to maintain efficient, uninterrupted facility operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO: The second level of the Maintenance Series is responsible for performing routine maintenance and construction activities by operating, and maintaining a variety of equipment, machines, or vehicle. Responsibilities may include: 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; and performing related duties as assigned.

Specifically as a Maintenance Worker you will...

• Performs routine maintenance activities for streets, park grounds, facilities, athletics field and wastewater treatment facility. This may include installing, fabricating, painting, and erecting street signs; monitoring irrigation schedules; plowing snow; clearing trees, bushes; performing equipment maintenance; and removing trash.
• 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; and 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.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have some or all of the following... A High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D); and 1 year maintenance and equipment operation or related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing in:

• 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;
• Applicable system and structure repair techniques;
• Painting materials and techniques;
• Applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in grounds maintenance activities;
• Applicable standards and regulations;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Safe work practices.

Skill in:

• Cleaning, painting, and repairing surfaces and structures;
• Inspecting facilities, equipment and other structures;
• Identifying and repairing/replacing unsafe equipment;
• Maintaining records and logs;
• 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.

Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands

• This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm. Hours may vary due to departmental needs including nights and weekends. Position may include on call hours.
• To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demands click here .

Benefits

For a Regular Full-Time Employee The City of Owatonna provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City's benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or health savings accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The following outline of City offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

EMPLOYER-PROVIDED BENEFITS Paid Time Off (PTO): It is the policy of the City of Owatonna to provide employees with necessary time away from work. PTO can be utilized for any purpose, subject only to necessary request/approval procedures consistent with the City Policies and Procedures Manual and labor contracts. PTO accrues at the following rates for full-time employees:

Years of Service Hours/Year 1 144 2 152 3 160 4 168 5 176 6-9 184 10 192 11 200 12 208 13 216 14 224 15 228 16 232 17 236 18 240 19 244 20 248 21 252 22 256 23 260 24+ 264

11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday: All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive the following holidays: Holiday Date New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Third Monday in January Presidents' Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Veteran's Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Last working day before Christmas December Christmas Day December 25th One (1) Floating Holiday Once per year; must be used by December 31st Retirement: PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

1. Eligible employees Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.
2. PERA Coordinated Plan contributions rates (non-police & fire) are: 7.5% employer and 6.5% employees.
3. PERA Police & Fire Plan contributions & Fire are: 17.7% employer and 11.8% employees.

Health Insurance Coverage Through Medica :

Coverage for eligible employees becomes effective on the first day of employment. 1. Eligible employees can choose between 3 choices of varying deductible plans with single or family option coverage. 2. The City Contributes $ 650.00 towards single coverage/premium or $ 1,816