Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC, Grounds)

Winona County, MN; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Winona County is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to perform custodial, grounds, and building maintenance across county facilities in Winona, MN. The role covers HVAC, boilers, electrical, plumbing, and safety tasks with a focus on keeping equipment and climate control in good working order.

The position requires flexibility, ability to work independently, and willingness to rotate shifts or weekend work. Hiring at $27.66/hour with potential to $35.38/hour plus a 3% COLA for 2027.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of custodial or building maintenance experience is highly desired.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices.
• Knowledge and skill in performing maintenance on electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, fuel systems, plumbing, ventilation, and fire protection.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written assignments.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including internet, email, Help Desk and Building Management Programs.
• Ability to report to work within 45 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Performs general custodial duties including washing windows, cleaning furniture, removing rubbish and wastepaper, emptying trashcans, and recycling.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties including sweeping sidewalks, mowing grass, trimming trees, and snow removal; assists in maintenance of county parking lots.
• Performs building maintenance duties including securing/opening buildings, repairing doors and locks, minor plumbing repairs, painting and patching walls, minor electrical repairs, and operating equipment.
• Assists in operation of the County Safety program by checking safety equipment and assisting in safety drills.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance of buildings including ventilation, boilers, chillers, humidifiers, fire protection, pumps, valves, belts, filters, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Performs repairs on equipment (skid steers, snowblowers, generators, floor scrubbers, vacuums, floor buffers, etc.).
• Performs welding and fabrication.
• Utilizes HVAC computer logic to perform tests and control building climate.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Knowledge of cleaning practices

Knowledge of building maintenance

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years custodial/building maintenance experience (desirable)

Tools

Help Desk

Building Management Programs

Job description

Winona County is seeking a full-time maintenance technician to perform custodial, grounds, and building maintenance across county facilities in Winona, MN. The role covers HVAC, boilers, electrical, plumbing, and safety tasks with a focus on keeping equipment and climate control in good working order.

The position requires flexibility, ability to work independently, and willingness to rotate shifts or weekend work. Hiring at $27.66/hour with potential to $35.38/hour plus a 3% COLA for 2027.