Building Systems Technician II

The Building Systems Technician II performs a variety of basic to highly skilled technical work maintaining, operating, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems for Washington County buildings.

• A State of Minnesota Special Boilers License is required. Candidate must obtain and maintain a Class 2-C Boilers License within the first year of employment.
• A combination of three years of full‑time work experience in building operations and maintenance and/or vocational training courses related to building operations and maintenance is required. A directly related internship may be applied towards required work experience.
• The job requires travel between multiple buildings throughout Washington County.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class D driver's license.
• Must be eligible to successfully obtain the following licensure:
  Power Limited Technician, and Minnesota Well Contractor.

Minnesota Class 2‑C Boilers License is highly desired.

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
• Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance including plumbing, heating/cooling and electrical repair.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the operations and maintenance of building systems.
• Demonstrates high‑level knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Integrated Workplace Management Systems, and other building and grounds operations technology systems.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate safety measures when performing assigned duties, procedures, practices, materials, and equipment and their proper utilization in the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Demonstrates ability to perform manual tasks and functions including under adverse weather conditions.
• Demonstrates ability to use products and materials appropriate for intended use and follow procedures to prevent exposure to self, tenants, or public of hazardous conditions.
• Demonstrates ability to determine and use appropriate safety equipment.

Essential functions:

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Work is performed at Washington County building locations. Work is performed in an environment that consists of 80% inside work and 20% outside (all weather conditions) including high elevations (5‑story building) and confined areas. Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds in the performance of job duties, with up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, on a rare basis. Duties include being able to perform movements on a frequent basis, including walking, bending, turning/twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching out, grasping, wrist turning and finger manipulation.

Senses used on a constant basis are seeing, hearing and smelling. Exposures may include chemicals, seasonal temperature extremes, infectious diseases and hazardous waste. This work environment also includes the need to distinguish between colors.