BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER I

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Building Maintenance Engineer I ensures the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of county facilities. This hands-on role involves a variety of maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping tasks, including building checks, minor plumbing and repairs, snow removal, and meeting room setup. The Building Maintenance Engineer role requires attention to detail, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills to maintain a welcoming and efficient environment for employees and visitors.

Supplemental:

• The approved salary range for this position is $23.59 to $35.38 per hour, depending on experience.
  
  • Our organization values pay equity, and hiring at the top of the range is not typical.
• Communication updates—including interview scheduling, questions, and position updates—will be send via email.
• To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by 3:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026.
• THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION - Work hours: 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position will be included in the on call rotation. The currant rotation is every 6 weekends, required to do building check each day Saturday and Sunday.
• Part-time position: For 2026 part-time benefits and additional details, click HERE or visit the McLeod County website under the Employment tab.

Position Duties:

• Facility Cleaning: Empty wastebaskets, keep carpets clean, clean lobbies, entrances, entrance windows, and floor mats, sweep, dust, and vacuum.
• Sanitation: Perform general sanitation in the break rooms, sanitize bathrooms, and clean meeting rooms before and after each use.
• Move equipment and furniture as necessary.
• Prepare room setup for public and staff meetings.
• Respond promptly to building service requests to address maintenance or repair needs.
• Perform routine building checks and minor repairs to ensure functionality and safety.
• Check and maintain buildings.
• Contact repair services when necessary.
• Address minor plumbing issues such as unclogging toilets and sinks, cleaning faucet aerators, changing water filters, and maintaining toilet flush valves.
• Performs minor repairs of interior finishes, including, but not limited to, walls, paint, flooring, ceilings, casework, door and hardware adjustments, and changing light bulbs.
• Keep storage and maintenance areas clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies such as towels, soap, and toilet paper.
• Pick up and properly store supplies.
• Assemble and maintain office equipment, light fixtures, and other items as required.
• Grounds-keeping: Keep outdoor areas clean and safe by removing debris, snow, and ice as necessary.
• Perform basic landscaping, including grass cutting and trimming.
• Conduct light maintenance, schedule service and repairs, and wash and clean fleet cars.
• Assist staff with tasks such as obtaining supplies, moving furniture, and setting up or taking down furniture for meetings and events.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare paper recycling materials for pick up.
• Transport office supplies to various County locations.
• Performing seasonal cleaning duties as required.
• Perform job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of custodial practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to operate lawn mowing and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform light repairs on work equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable software applications.
• Working knowledge of boilers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of building maintenance experience, including experience with cleaning equipment and lawn mowing/snow removal equipment;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Require Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Preferred Licenses

• Valid Special Class Engineer Boiler’s License.
• Powered Limited Technician Licensure.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to obtain a valid special class engineer boiler’s license.
• Three years of building maintenance experience including experience with cleaning equipment and lawn mowing/snow removal equipment.
• Boiler experience.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Regular interaction with County staff and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is mainly performed in an office environment with some outside work in all seasons.
• Work around meetings and employees that either work late or work at the Law Enforcement Center which is open 24 hours a day.
• Exposure to irritating chemicals in cleaning solutions is possible.
• Exposure to noise from lawn mowers, snow blowers and cleaning machines.
• Available to cover for an absent employee or assist with a maintenance issue on short notice is possible.
• Work some weekend and holiday hours to perform building checks.
• Requires driving to county facilities.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Ability to hear and speak effectively to communicate by phone or in person.
• Ability to communicate effectively with County staff, and general.
• Ability to stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to read screens and documents.
• Ability to handle tools and equipment used to clean and maintain facilities.
• Ability to drive in various light and weather conditions.
• Ability to type and use a computer or mobile device.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, stand, grasp, balance, walk, stoop, reach, push and pull while cleaning and maintaining facilities and moving furniture.
• Ability to lift and carry files and material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
  
  

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS JOB

• Computers
• Telephones
• Mobile devices
• Buffers, carpet extractors, brooms, shovels, carts, ladders
• Motor vehicles
• Common hand tools/power tools
  
  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• All positions at McLeod County are subject to a background check. This may include, but is not limited to, the following checks: criminal history, credit, driver’s license, pre-employment physical assessment, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and psychological testing.
• Must have access to all county facilities 24 hours per day.
  
  

Salary : $24 - $35