Facilities Specialist - Plumber at City of Owatonna, MN
City of Owatonna, MN · Owatonna, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Owatonna
About the Department
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.
Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that great communities depend on facilities where they can work, play, and connect. The Facilities Department creates a better tomorrow by maintaining safe and accessible City facilities for the organization and community.
As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.
In our department, the City's values look and sound like ...
BETTER TOGETHER:
• Utilizing the individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds while learning from one another
• Acting as a team player – we carry our weight, support other team members, and look out for one another (both our coworkers and other departments)
• Working toward shared goals
• Learning from our collective mistakes and experiences
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:
• Working with and building relationships with industry experts and vendors to implement continuous improvements
• Helping to preserve and maintain historic buildings
• Working in the City’s best interest with the highest level of integrity
• Remembering that we are always in the public eye
• Spending taxpayers’ money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively
PRIDE IN OUR WORK:
• Always doing our best - we understand that quality doesn’t cost, it pays
• Paying attention to the little things
• Holding ourselves to a high standard
• Leaving it better than when we arrived
• Taking satisfaction in the public’s utilization and enjoyment of our city facilities
• Celebrating our hard work
CLASS SUMMARY:
The fourth level of the Facilities Services Series is responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings, equipment, machinery and grounds in accordance with diagrams, operational manuals, manufacturer's specifications and departmental procedures.
Position Duties
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
This position is the fourth level of the Facilities Services Series is responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings, equipment, machinery and grounds in accordance with diagrams, operational manuals, manufacturer's specifications and departmental procedures.
Specifically as a Facilites Specialist - Plumber you will ...
1. Performs inspection, testing, installing, troubleshooting, and repair of applicable building structures and/or systems, which may include electrical, plumbing, carpentry, telecommunications, HVAC, and/or other applicable items.
2. Performs preventative maintenance activities in assigned area of responsibility to ensure efficient and effective operations. Monitors, checks, and performs preventive maintenance activities to applicable fixtures, equipment, and/or associated systems to ensure continued and uninterrupted operation.
3. Monitors and maintains materials, supplies, equipment, and/or other applicable inventory items in assigned area of responsibility; initiates the procurement of replacement items.
4. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Minimum Qualifications
ABOUT YOU:
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
High School diploma or G.E.D; 6 years facility maintenance or related experience: or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing in:
- Journeyman or Master license in specific area (Master's license shall be obtained within 2 years of hire);
- Special Engineering Boilers License shall be obtained within 2 years of hire;
- Valid Driver's License.
- Procedures and methods related to area of assignment;
- Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment;
- Inventory principles;
- Recordkeeping principles;
- Local, State, and Federal codes and regulations related to assignment;
- Safe work practices.
- Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment;
- Performing trades maintenance activities;
- Reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings;
- Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment;
- Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records;
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Other Qualifications
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Depending on projects and weather, scheduling may occasionally include evenings, weekends, and on-call.)
To view the complete job description, including position details and physical requirements, click here.
