What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Worker position at Anoka County, MN?
Job Posting End Date: April 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $31,408 to $35,318 ($15.10 to $16.98 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on April 16 in order to be considered.
The Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction Department is committed to providing the highest standard of excellence in keeping all county facilities safe, clean, comfortable, and with a well-maintained environment.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position. Interviews will take place the week of April 15, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on April 16 in order to be considered.
Position Description
Are you detail oriented? Do you like to problem-solve to ensure equipment is working effectively and efficiently? The Seasonal Maintenance Worker maintains the appearance and cleanliness of county facilities managed by the Facilities Management and Construction Department. They perform general upkeep of facilities and minor scheduled maintenance activities. Work is performed during Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons. This position will have a new and different work environment every day and will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks for the safety, comfort, security, and beautification of facilities County-wide.
The temporary Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs work under general supervision and possesses a solid working knowledge of subject matter, handles moderately complex issues and problems associated with maintenance of county facilities, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. This position will have a new and different work environment every day and will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks for the safety, comfort, security, and beautification of facilities county-wide.
The Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction Department is committed to providing the highest standard of excellence in keeping all county facilities safe, clean, comfortable, and with a well-maintained environment.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position. Interviews will take place the week of April 15, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
- Salary: $31,408 to $35,318 ($15.10 to $16.98 per hour).
- 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 16. $31,408 to $39,228 ($15.10 to $18.86 per hour).
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Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more atwww.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
- Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
- Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
- This position will work at Anoka County properties.
- Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County temporary Seasonal Maintenance Worker.
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County temporary Seasonal Maintenance Worker.
- Provide general maintenance for county facilities including general upkeep, minor repairs on lavatories, door functionality, and painting.
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning for County facilities, including cleaning restrooms, power washing, and mowing, landscaping, and weeding.
- Perform light repairs and maintenance of lighting, HVAC systems, and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair plumbing leaks, plugged drains, and replace minor fixtures.
- Receive work order requests and prioritize in order of urgency.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
- In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
- Successfully pass driver’s license background check
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Previous maintenance experience
- Knowledge of and ability to use power and hand tools
- Ability to prioritize workloads based on urgency
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
- Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
- Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
- Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing
- Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
- Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
- Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills
- Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
- Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance equipment depending on assignment
- Park maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, shovels, sledgehammer, post hole diggers, weed whips, ladders, wheelbarrows, various light and heavy equipment, chemicals, personal protective equipment, and weather appropriate gear
- Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTV's, and boats
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
- Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees
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Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:
https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process.
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy:
https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
Salary : $31,408 - $35,318
