Facilities Engineer I
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Job Posting End Date: June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $50,897.60 to $68,702.40 ($24.47 to $33.03 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! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. 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 06/15/2026 in order to be considered. Position Description The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction Department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County. The department is looking for a Facilities Engineer I to join the team and help keep county facilities running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where every day brings a different environment and new challenges. You'll support the repair and maintenance of a wide range of equipment essential to facility operations. This role thrives on collaboration to solve problems quickly and maintain a safe environment for employees and members of the community. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will begin the week of June 15, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $50,897.60 to $68,702.40 ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.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 the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN, with occasional travel to other Anoka County locations as business needs require. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with a periodic 24/7 on-call shift rotation. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Facilities Engineer I. Assist with the operation, repair, and maintenance of stationary facilities equipment including boilers, generators, and refrigeration in Anoka County buildings and facilities. Ensure that equipment operates safely and within established limits. Perform preventative maintenance while minimizing disturbance, inconvenience, and risk for county employees and customers, and accurately document completed procedures and records of equipment testing results. Perform preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed, including cleaning condenser and evaporator coils, greasing motors, bearings, and replacing belts. Maintain piping and drain systems, clean and snake drains, repair and replace plumbing fixtures, flush-o-meters, faucets, leaking pipes, and drains. Ensure doors and door hardware are in good working order, including hinges, door closers, door handles, locks and lock systems, and repair or replace these as needed to maintain a secure environment. Perform periodic maintenance on air compressors, fans, pumps, and outdoor equipment to include changing oil, belts, filters, greasing motors, and bearings and perform monthly load tests and electrical curtailment procedures on electrical generators on a weekly and periodic monthly schedule. Record boiler readings, water temperatures, and usage, and perform troubleshooting and repair problems with boilers, boiler pumps, and valves. Repair, move, maintain, and customize office furnishings and equipment, including raising/lowering workstation surfaces, flipper doors, and cabinets, lubricating office chairs, repairing drawers and slides, hanging bulletin boards and pictures, general carpentry, plastering, painting, wallpaper repairs, ceiling tile replacement, and carpet repair and removal. Respond to and maintain alarms related to facilities safety, including pipe alarms, sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, and related equipment as assigned. Perform general and incident‑driven cleaning tasks, along with other custodial duties as assigned. Perform general outdoor maintenance and groundskeeping tasks, including routine upkeep and responding to weather‑ or incident‑related needs as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires accreditation from a