Facilities Engineer I

Hiring range: $50,897.60 to $68,702.40 ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 06/15/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

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 role thrives on collaboration to solve problems quickly and maintain a safe environment for employees and members of the community.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will begin the week of June 15, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $50,897.60 to $68,702.40 ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN, with occasional travel to other Anoka County locations as business needs require.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with a periodic 24/7 on-call shift rotation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Facilities Engineer I.

• Assist with operating, repairing, and maintaining facility equipment, including boilers, generators, and refrigeration systems, ensuring safe operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance with minimal disruption and document all procedures and test results.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and repairs, such as cleaning coils, greasing motors and bearings, and replacing belts.
• Maintain piping and drainage systems, including cleaning drains and repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures.
• Ensure doors and hardware function properly; repair or replace components as needed for security.
• Perform routine maintenance on compressors, fans, pumps, and outdoor equipment; complete generator load tests and electrical curtailment procedures.
• Record boiler readings and troubleshoot issues with boilers, pumps, and valves.
• Repair and maintain office furnishings and building elements, including carpentry, painting, ceiling tiles, and minor flooring repairs.
• Respond to facility alarms related to safety systems, including sprinklers and fire suppression.
• Perform general and incident‑driven cleaning and custodial tasks.
• Complete outdoor maintenance and groundskeeping, including weather‑related response.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• 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.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to maintenance equipment depending on assignment.
• Maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to ladders, shovels, power saws, drills, routers, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, sewer augers, pipe threaders, pumps, scaffolding, hand and power tools, vacuum, brooms, floor buffers and scrubbers and other floor cleaning equipment, pallet jacks, push/pull carts, chemicals, and personal protective equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO