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! 

Why work at Linn County?

• 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

About the Role: 
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