Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Terrific opportunity for a highly motivated individual to become a member of the City of Elk River's Facilities Maintenance crew! We are now taking applications for a Facilities Maintenance Technician position. This position is part of the IUOE Local 49 and helps to maintain all of the facilities owned by the City. Starting pay is $31.55 per hour and comes with great benefits including membership in the Public Employee's Retirement Association. Applications must be received by Monday, October 26,2026 to be considered. If you require accommodation with the application process call 763.635.1000 and ask for HR. The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Facilities Maintenance Technician Position Description

Essential Functions

1. Assists in monitoring the maintenance of electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and other mechanical systems.
   1. Operates seasonal controls for city buildings, i.e. heating and air conditioning.
   2. Performs maintenance on all heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) units.
   3. Changes filters, cleans coils and condensers in HVAC units for city buildings as applicable. Reports problems to supervisor immediately.
   4. Tests and maintains diesel powered, standby generators.
   5. Maintains security and camera systems.
   6. Communicates issues or recommendations to supervisor.
2. Performs routine interior and exterior maintenance and repair services.
   1. Paints areas that have been worn, damaged or repaired.
   2. Performs minor plumbing repairs and installations.
   3. Performs minor electrical repair.
   4. Maintains all lighting including fluorescent, emergency, exit and outside lights & timers.
   5. Performs minor carpentry.
   6. Performs other general minor repairs.
3. Assists in coordinating cleaning supplies and monitoring cleanliness of facilities.
   1. Spot cleans as necessary in the absence of regular cleaners.
   2. Maintains cleaning equipment (vacuums, buffers, polishers, etc.)
   3. Assists in maintaining product inventory of towels, toilet tissue, soaps, light bulbs, and other necessary supplies, equipment, and parts.
4. Performs light duty grounds maintenance.
   1. Clears snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and entrance areas of city facilities.
   2. Assists in coordinating and performing summer turf and landscaping maintenance and upkeep including irrigation systems.         
5. Performs other essential job duties.
   1. Regular and timely work attendance.
   2. Follows all safety procedures.
   3. Participates in safety training.
   4. Coordinates and performs set-ups for meetings (tables, chairs, etc.).
   5. Provides cleaning and janitorial duties as needed or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the practices, procedures, equipment, chemicals and materials used in facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance work (including carpentry, diesel powered standby generators, plumbing, electrical and heating systems).
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and computerized climatic control system.
• Skilled in the safe operation of hand and power tools and building maintenance equipment. Requires the ability to wear and use all safety equipment as necessary.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors and the public.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions, including safety rules.
• Ability to comprehend, calculate, problems solve, and consult relevant sources and manuals.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, climb, crawl, stand, bend, reach and manipulate objects and equipment requiring manual dexterity as needed to perform duties.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• State of Minnesota Special Boiler’s license.
• Basic computer skills.
• One year building maintenance experience or related field.
• Ability to respond to alarms and emergencies during non-work hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Computer based control system experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Technical school training in a related field.
• Experience with energy management systems.
• Experience working with HVAC contractors to troubleshoot issues and recommendations.

Physical Requirements        Physical Requirement                                  FrequencyEssentialStanding or Walking                                                    Daily

• Sitting                                                                             
• Daily
• Bending or Stooping                                                   
• Daily
• Crouching or Kneeling                                               
• Daily
• Pushing/Pulling                                                           
• Daily
• Repetitive Movements                                               
• Daily
• Operating a Vehicle                                                    
• Daily
• Lifting Objects Above Shoulder                                 
• Weekly or Monthly
• Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder                             
• Daily
• Lifting Objects Knee to Waist                                    
• Daily
• Lifting Objects Floor to Knee                                     
• Daily
• Lifting 50 pounds                                                         
• Weekly or Monthly
• Carrying Objects                                                         
• Daily
• Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals                           
• 1-4 times per year
• Exposure to Temperature Extremes                         
• Occasional – Seasonally
• Operation of Telephone/Radio                                   
• Daily
• Machinery Operation                                                   
• Daily
• Equipment Operation                                                   
• Weekly or Monthly
• Computer/Typewriter Operation                               
• Daily
• Requires Good Vision                                                   
• Daily
• Requires Large Motor Skills                                        
• Daily
• Requires Fine Motor Skills                                           
• Daily
• Requires Near Vision                                                     
• Daily

Highly ImportantWorking in Confined Spaces                                       Weekly or Monthly

• Exposure to Irritants/Fumes                                      
• Weekly or Monthly
• Exposure to Fire and Smoke                                      
• Never or Rare
• Exposure to Noise                                                       
• Weekly or Monthly
• Exposure to Electric Shock                                         
• 1-4 times per year
• Requires Depth Vision                                                 
• Daily
• Requires Peripheral Vision                                           
• Daily
• Requires Far Vision                                                       
• Daily

Moderately ImportantTwisting/Turning                                                        Daily

• Running                                                                      
• 1-4 times per year
• Working at Heights                                                   
• 1-4 times per year
• Balancing                                                                    
• 1-4 times per year
• Manual Excavation/Digging                                     
• 1-4 times per year
• Good Color Vision                                                       
• Daily
• Good Night Vision                                                       
• Daily
• Good Hearing                                                             
• Daily
• Sense of Touch                                                           
• Weekly or Monthly
• Sense of Smell                                                            
• Weekly or Monthly

Work Schedule

Normal hours of work during the summer are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays. Normal hours during the winter are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours outside of the normal working hours will be required for after hours emergencies and weather events.

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

To ApplyOnline application must be received by the end of day on Monday, October 26, 2026.