Facilities Worker

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do!Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple:
We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage: $22.75

Performs various non-technical maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment.

• Performs duties of construction projects including carpentry; carrying, setting, and putting mud on drywall; dressing-out concrete; assisting Senior Facilities Worker and contractors with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, floor coverings and painting, telephone and internet wiring.
• Moves desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, modular furniture, and office equipment.
• Mows lawn, trims and prunes trees and shrubs, plants bushes, lays sod, using necessary tools and equipment, and transports necessary equipment to job site.
• Operates snow blower, shovels snow, chips ice and transports equipment and salt buckets to the job site.
• Operates light construction equipment such as dump truck, skid loader and utility tractors.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs including replacing light bulbs, filter changes, equipment cleaning, inspections, and lubrication.
• Assists in troubleshooting custodial equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls on all buildings, including 24/7 operations.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned including the duties of Custodian and Senior Custodian as needed.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer “and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in related building trades required.
• A valid Iowa Driver's License is required.

Monday - Friday

2:30 p.m.

- 11:00 p.m.

Learn more about the position here:
Facilities Worker Job Description