Building Systems Technician II

Job Specifications

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 toward required work experience.

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted, and the top‑scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) are subject to change based on department needs.

$26.18 to $30.91 hourly.

Washington County participates in the federal E‑Verify program. The county will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I‑9.

Minimum Qualifications
: A high school diploma or equivalent and 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, or equivalent. A directly related internship may be applied toward required work experience. A valid class D driver’s license is required. The candidate must be eligible to obtain Power Limited Technician and Minnesota Well Contractor licensure.

Preferred Qualifications
:
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.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, or the ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance including plumbing, heating/cooling and electrical repair.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the operations and maintenance of building systems.
• Demonstrate high‑level knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Integrated Workplace Management Systems, and other building and grounds operations technology systems.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Demonstrate ability to perform manual tasks and functions including under adverse weather conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to use products and materials appropriate for intended use and follow procedures to prevent exposure to self, tenants, or the public of hazardous conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to determine and use appropriate safety equipment.

• Perform a variety of building and grounds system maintenance and routine preventive maintenance tasks. For instance, maintain, operate, and repair mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, doors, gates, irrigation systems, drains, and…