Maintenance Worker - Facilities

THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE

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.

DIVISION

PURPOSE:

We believe that great communities depend on facilities where they can work, play, and connect. The Facilities Division 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 division, the City’s values look and sound like . . .

• 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

• 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

• 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

This role is responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance to keep equipment and systems operating smoothly, monitoring and replenishing materials and supplies, and ensuring inventory needs are met. The position also supports general operational tasks and other duties as assigned to maintain efficient, uninterrupted facility operations.

The second level of the Maintenance Series is responsible for performing routine maintenance and construction activities by operating, and maintaining a variety of equipment, machines, or vehicle. Responsibilities may include: setting up work zones; installing and maintaining signs/posts; patching road; plowing snow; clearing trees and bushes; removing trash; performing visual road checks for hazards, service and repair needs; inspecting and repairing equipment when necessary;

minor motor vehicle repairs; and performing related duties as assigned.

• Performs routine maintenance activities for streets, park grounds, facilities, athletics field and wastewater treatment facility. This may include installing, fabricating, painting, and erecting street signs; monitoring irrigation schedules; plowing snow; clearing trees, bushes; performing equipment maintenance; and removing trash.
• Performs routine construction and maintenance activities which includes operating equipment’s and machines for street repair work involving patching holes, installing culverts and drainage pipes; building concrete curbs and gutter; erection and maintenance of ice rinks; and cleaning and televising sanitary and storm sewers.
• Inspects and maintains equipment which includes performing minor repairs and routine replacements such as changing oil; replacing filters; inspecting tires; and performing other related activities.
• Monitors and maintains materials, supplies, equipment, and/or other applicable inventory items in assigned area of responsibility.
• Assists in maintaining variety of information, records and reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...

A High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D); and 1 year maintenance and equipment operation or related experience; or, an equivalent combination of…