Salary: $27.81 – $35.07 Hourly
Location : Inver Grove Heights, MN
Job Type: Full-time Benefited
Job Number: 2023-00133
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 10/02/2023
Closing Date: 11/17/2023 4:30 PM Central
Position Description
NOTE: Application Submittal Deadline has been extended to 4:30pm on 11/17/23.
The City of Inver Grove Heights seeks a Maintenance Worker. Under the direction of the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, the VMCC Maintenance Worker is responsible for providing preventive maintenance and repair to the Veteran Memorial Community Center (VMCC) facility, equipment, and as needed for general operations. IUOE union position.
Hiring range is $27.81-$29.42 (rates will be adjusted by 3% on 1/1/24), plus benefits.
Shift: Wednesday – Friday 4:30am to 2:30pm, and Saturday 5:30am to 3:30pm.
Essential Job Functions
Performs a variety of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing preventive maintenance and/or repair activities to include:
- Repairs and/or replacement of light fixtures, emergency lights, ballasts, switches or bulbs.
- Monitors, repairs, services and/or adjusts BAS control system.
- Monitors and fills boilers.
- Monitors and/or repairs AHU, MUA and RTU.
- Replaces filters, tightens and replaces belts, greases bearings, replaces motors, and actuators.
- Inspects and cleans condensing coils and air intakes.
- Monitors the refrigeration system for the ice rinks and tests cooling tower water.
Communicates with facility staff and supervisor concerning facility needs, repairs and need for contracted services. Schedules, monitors and oversees the activities of outside contractors performing repair and services. Obtains bids for service, repair projects at the request of supervisor. Monitors and assesses the facility to identify any preventive maintenance or repair needs/requirements.
Orders materials, supplies, parts and/or equipment to perform repair and maintenance activities.
Performs general and routine plumbing repairs to include:
- Repairs toilets and urinals.
- Repairs and services drinking fountains and showers in locker rooms.
- Replaces fixtures, valves and shutoffs.
Maintains and services aquatic pools including:
- Maintains swimming pools, slides and play structures.
- Performs annual maintenance of pools.
- Takes chemical readings and adjusts pool chemicals in accordance with State guidelines and regulations.
- Repairs and/or coordinates the repair of pumps, motors, UV, filters and chemical feed systems.
Assists in snow and ice removal of facility sidewalks, exits and entry areas.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
Qualifications
Requires a minimum of 2 years building maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the work. Valid driver’s license. AFO or CPO license, First Aid Certification, Adult CPR/AED. Requires a Special Class Boiler license within a reasonable time after hire. Physical ability to do the work. Safety Sensitive position subject to a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Must pass background check and pre-employment physical.
Supplemental Information
Essential Knowledge And Specialized Subject Knowledge Required To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job:
- Knowledge of operation of all equipment required in the performance of the job.
- Knowledge of all safety precautions and risk management procedures and proper lifting mechanics.
- Knowledge of the application, use and proper storage of all chemicals used in the performance of the job.
- Knowledge of basic general building maintenance procedures including basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing maintenance activities.
- Knowledge of pool operation, maintenance and service requirements.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance requirements of HVAC, refrigeration and related equipment/controls.
- Knowledge of computer operation in monitoring, adjusting and controlling HVAC system.
Essential Skills Necessary To Perform The Work:
- Ability to prioritize work within the building.
- Customer service orientation.
- Monitoring and observing contracted services for compliance with service agreements.
- Using tools, chemicals and equipment relevant to job.
- Reading, understanding, and following safety procedures and written instructions.
- Following City administrative procedures concerning the purchase of supplies and/or services.
- Implementing established preventive maintenance schedules.
- Operating HVAC systems and equipment.
- Operating power equipment, tools and hand tools.
- Conducting routine preventive maintenance activities and repairs involving a general mechanical, electrical, plumbing nature.
- Communicating with city staff and supervisor concerning facility needs, meeting schedules, and repair requirements.
Work Environment:
The work involves some potential hazards and risks associated with exposure to various hazardous chemicals, fumes; working at heights on lifts, on roof tops, or confined spaces; physical injury from operating power equipment and hand tools. Duties are performed indoors/outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. The work environment involves exposure to materials and situations that requires following safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment or safety procedures.
Physical Job Requirements:
Employee is constantly walking and standing; frequently using hands and fingers dexterously to handle or feel, talks, hears and listens, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches and/or crawls; and on occasion sits in the performance of the job. Exerting up to 100 lbs. pounds of force on occasion; up to 50 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
The City of Inver Grove Heights offers a competitive benefit package including but not limited to Health Insurance, Vacation pay, Holiday pay, Life insurance and flexible spending accounts.
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Please check all areas in which you have had work experience:
- Mechanical Systems
- HVAC Systems and/or Boilers
- Electrical Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Pools
- Ice Surface Systems
- Supplies and Equipment Bidding and/or Purchasing
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