Winona County is accepting applications for this position until 4:00 p.m. October 27, 2022; however preference will be given to those that apply by 4:00 p.m. October 19, 2022.

This position starts at $22.98/hour (DOQ) with advancement up to $29.41/hour.

Characteristics of Class
Under general direction of the Fleet, Building, and Grounds Superintendent, workers in this classification perform a variety of building maintenance duties within all County buildings. Work involves performing cleaning and maintenance operations as well as maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the heating and ventilating equipment, motors, pumps, and mechanical systems that supply power to County facilities. Workers in this classification perform repairs of plumbing, heating, and related deficiencies, and operate power equipment to maintain the grounds. Occasionally, employees in this classification may be asked to supervise non-County workers (i.e., temporary service employees, Sentence to Serve, etc.). During snowstorms, flooding, or other inclement conditions, workers in this classification will be required to work and will perform assigned duties commensurate with abilities. Work involves contact with hazardous materials. Employees in this class must be available for rotation of shift and/or weekend work. Performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties:
Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples, listed in their relative order of importance, include all duties that may be found in positions in this classification.

• Coordinates, assigns and manages the day-to-day workflow and oversees all maintenance and custodial work.
• Assists in the maintenance of all County parking lots, including striping, snow removal, patching, and seal coating.
• Assists in operation of the County Safety program by checking and maintaining safety equipment and assisting in safety drills.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance to miscellaneous equipment.
• Performs welding and fabrication.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Compiles, recommends, and manages budgets in assigned areas. Recommends equipment replacement schedules. Researches and prepares technical specifications for bid proposals on equipment, building repairs, and upgrades.
• Approves, orders, and stocks parts and supplies; conducts pricing evaluations and maintains adequate inventories.
• Performs general custodial duties such as:
  • Wash windows, clean furniture, remove rubbish, and wastepaper from building grounds, empty trashcans, replenish supplies.
  • Sweep sidewalks, mow grass, shovel snow, and otherwise maintain surrounding grounds and buildings.
  • Secure and open buildings, lock and unlock doors, control lighting.
  • Take care of recycling in all buildings.
  • Minor carpentry repairs, painting, roof repairs and patching walls.
  • Repair, maintain, and operate equipment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For Pre-Employment:

• A combination of education substantially equivalent to high school graduation and post secondary training in building maintenance.
• Three years of custodial or building maintenance experience is highly desired.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgement and decision-making capabilities are essential.
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other related software programs.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written assignments.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers.
• Must possess and maintain a second class C boilers license or higher level, or the ability to obtain and maintain a second class C boilers license or higher within two years of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a valid Class B driver’s license or the ability to obtain and maintain a Class B within one year of employment.
• Must be able to medically qualify for the use of a respirator.
• Must pass a personal background investigation.

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