What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACILITIES WORKER position at Linn County?
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?
- Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
- Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
- Free on-site fitness centers
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
About the Role:
Performs various non-technical maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Performs duties of construction projects including carpentry; carrying, setting, and putting mud on drywall; dressing-out concrete; assisting Senior Facilities Worker and contractors with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, floor coverings and painting, telephone and internet wiring.
- Moves desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, modular furniture, and office equipment.
- Mows lawn, trims and prunes trees and shrubs, plants bushes, lays sod, using necessary tools and equipment, and transports necessary equipment to job site.
- Operates snow blower, shovels snow, chips ice and transports equipment and salt buckets to the job site.
- Operates light construction equipment such as dump truck, skid loader and utility tractors.
- Performs preventative maintenance and repairs including replacing light bulbs, filter changes, equipment cleaning, inspections, and lubrication.
- Assists in troubleshooting custodial equipment.
- Responds to emergency calls on all buildings, including 24/7 operations.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned including the duties of Custodian and Senior Custodian as needed.
- Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer “and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in related building trades required.
- A valid Iowa Driver's License is required.
Salary : $47,320