Facility Technician

Morton County
Mandan, ND

Company Overview

Morton County is a committed public service employer� devoted to our Team and the� steadfast citizens who make up this� great community.� What makes this organization remarkable� are the� ideals we instill in the service� provided to the public.� As an organization, we believe in providing comprehensive,� cost-effective, and efficient services to our community, our constituents, and our Team while providing these services� in a collaborative, considerate, ethical and fiscally responsible manner.

Our ability to provide exceptional customer service is directly attributable to the quality of� our Team and the culture� we cultivate.� We� work to build a culture that is� responsive to our team by listening to the needs of our Team Members and their� families.� From there, we work diligently to provide a� comprehensive� and affordable benefit program.

We ask that you consider Morton County as your next employer.� �

Job Summary

This position will provide thorough maintenance cleaning support to the Morton County Courthouse within the Buildings and Grounds Department.� The duties are routine in nature and require a high degree of thoroughness, independence, initiative and time management.�

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Maintain and repair County facilities, equipment, and buildings by performing a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, welding, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and mechanical repair work;
  • Perform minor plumbing repair work; repair sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes;
  • Operate small and large equipment including front end loaders, boom lifts, skid steer loaders, riding mowers, tractors with attachments, trucks, backhoe, etc.;
  • Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical tools and equipment including power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and maintenance work;
  • Perform a variety of cleaning duties including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming, scrubbing, stripping, waxing floors, cleans and shampoos carpets, cleans, deodorizes, disinfects and restocks bathrooms as needed;�
  • Landscaping duties include spreading grass seed, fertilizer, planting, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, sprays pesticides; install and adjust sprinklers and system; �
  • Performs assignments as part of a group, but may occasionally work alone;
  • Inspect building facilities to identify building maintenance needs; perform winterizing maintenance in facilities; remove snow;
  • Uses vehicles, powered equipment and hand equipment to perform snow removal in roads and around buildings;
  • Meeting room set-ups; sets up and takes down tables, chairs and other equipment for specific events; relocation of equipment and furniture, along with general repairs;
  • Interacts with visitors daily in a courteous and effective manner;
  • Receive assigned work orders from supervisor and prioritize with other work orders requiring completion; communicate with point of contact in order to obtain additional information to better prepare and complete work order;

Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. �
  • Knowledge of methods, practices, and equipment used in building cleaning and maintenance services and activities including a variety of basic building trades work.
  • Experienced in basic tools and equipment used in building cleaning, maintenance, reconstruction, and repair work.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
  • Skilled in the operation of heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Knowledge of basic plumbing, welding, painting, electrical, and carpentry work.
  • Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Experience using and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of County policies, procedures, and codes related to facility cleaning, maintenance, and repair.
  • Perform minor or routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic repair and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment and plumbing fixtures; use power and manual hand tools; read and understand instruction manuals and diagrams; give and follow verbal and written instructions; organize work in proper step-by-step order and carry out assignments to completion; read blueprints sufficient to locate plumbing and electrical wiring; work cooperatively with others; observe safe work practices.
  • Knowledge of custodial cleanliness standards, cleaning agents, and cleaning procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to troubleshoot building maintenance problems.
  • Ability to take instruction, follow direction and multi-task.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, lower level technicians, co-workers, and other County employees.

Benefits and Perks

  • North Dakota Public Employees Retirement Health Insurance
  • North Dakota Public Employees Retirement Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Voluntary Benefit Options
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