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

Department/Division:
Public Works/Facilities Maintenance

Immediate Supervisor:
Facilities Maintenance Superintendent

Pay Grade:
Union

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Last Updated: (date)
6/2022

Positions Supervised:
N/A

Position Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs building system operation, routine maintenance and repair in and around city facilities; assists with building cleaning and exterior grounds maintenance. Responds to emergency call outs.

Essential Functions

• Assists in monitoring the maintenance of electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and other mechanical systems.

  • Operates seasonal controls for city buildings, i.e. heating and air conditioning.
  • Performs maintenance on all heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) units.
  • Changes filters, cleans coils and condensers in HVAC units for city buildings as applicable. Reports problems to supervisor immediately.
  • Tests and maintains diesel powered, standby generators.
  • Maintains security and camera systems.
  • Communicates issues or recommendations to supervisor.

• Performs routine interior and exterior maintenance and repair services.

  • Paints areas that have been worn, damaged or repaired.
  • Performs minor plumbing repairs and installations.
  • Performs minor electrical repair.
  • Maintains all lighting including fluorescent, emergency, exit and outside lights & timers.
  • Performs minor carpentry.
  • Performs other general minor repairs.

• Assists in coordinating cleaning supplies and monitoring cleanliness of facilities.

  • Spot cleans as necessary in the absence of regular cleaners.
  • Maintains cleaning equipment (vacuums, buffers, polishers, etc.)
  • Assists in maintaining product inventory of towels, toilet tissue, soaps, light bulbs, and other necessary supplies, equipment, and parts.

• Performs light duty grounds maintenance.

  • Clears snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and entrance areas of city facilities.
  • Assists in coordinating and performing summer turf and landscaping maintenance and upkeep including irrigation systems.

• Performs other essential job duties.

  • Regular and timely work attendance.
  • Follows all safety procedures.
  • Participates in safety training.
  • Coordinates and performs set-ups for meetings (tables, chairs, etc.).
  • 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 Frequency
Essential
Standing 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 Important
Working 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 Important
Twisting/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 Apply
Online application must be received by the end of day on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Experience

Required

• Basic computer skills
• 1 year(s): Building maintenance or related

Preferred

• Computer based control systems.
• Energy management systems
• Working with HVAC Contractors to troubleshoot and make recommendations.
• Supervisory

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• MN Special Boiler's Lic
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred

• Class B CDL

Equal Opportunity Employer
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