Company Overview

Morton County is a committed public service employer devoted to our Team and the steadfast citizens who make up this great community. What makes this organization remarkable are the ideals we instill in the service provided to the public. As an organization, we believe in providing comprehensive, cost-effective, and efficient services to our community, our constituents, and our Team while providing these services in a collaborative, considerate, ethical and fiscally responsible manner.

Our ability to provide exceptional customer service is directly attributable to the quality of our Team and the culture we cultivate. We work to build a culture that is responsive to our team by listening to the needs of our Team Members and their families. From there, we work diligently to provide a comprehensive and affordable benefit program.

We ask that you consider Morton County as your next employer.

Job Summary

This position will provide thorough maintenance cleaning support to the Morton County Courthouse within the Buildings and Grounds Department. The duties are routine in nature and require a high degree of thoroughness, independence, initiative and time management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain and repair County facilities, equipment, and buildings by performing a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, welding, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and mechanical repair work;
• Perform minor plumbing repair work; repair sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes;
• Operate small and large equipment including front end loaders, boom lifts, skid steer loaders, riding mowers, tractors with attachments, trucks, backhoe, etc.;
• Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical tools and equipment including power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and maintenance work;
• Perform a variety of cleaning duties including dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming, scrubbing, stripping, waxing floors, cleans and shampoos carpets, cleans, deodorizes, disinfects and restocks bathrooms as needed;
• Landscaping duties include spreading grass seed, fertilizer, planting, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, sprays pesticides; install and adjust sprinklers and system;
• Performs assignments as part of a group, but may occasionally work alone;
• Inspect building facilities to identify building maintenance needs; perform winterizing maintenance in facilities; remove snow;
• Uses vehicles, powered equipment and hand equipment to perform snow removal in roads and around buildings;
• Meeting room set-ups; sets up and takes down tables, chairs and other equipment for specific events; relocation of equipment and furniture, along with general repairs;
• Interacts with visitors daily in a courteous and effective manner;
• Receive assigned work orders from supervisor and prioritize with other work orders requiring completion; communicate with point of contact in order to obtain additional information to better prepare and complete work order;

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and equipment used in building cleaning and maintenance services and activities including a variety of basic building trades work.

• Experienced in basic tools and equipment used in building cleaning, maintenance, reconstruction, and repair work.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.

• Skilled in the operation of heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• Knowledge of basic plumbing, welding, painting, electrical, and carpentry work.

• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• Experience using and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.

• Knowledge of County policies, procedures, and codes related to facility cleaning, maintenance, and repair.

• Perform minor or routine maintenance and repair of equipment.

• Ability to perform basic repair and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment and plumbing fixtures; use power and manual hand tools; read and understand instruction manuals and diagrams; give and follow verbal and written instructions; organize work in proper step-by-step order and carry out assignments to completion; read blueprints sufficient to locate plumbing and electrical wiring; work cooperatively with others; observe safe work practices.
• Knowledge of custodial cleanliness standards, cleaning agents, and cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance.

• Ability to troubleshoot building maintenance problems.
• Ability to take instruction, follow direction and multi-task.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, lower level technicians, co-workers, and other County employees.

Benefits and Perks

• North Dakota Public Employees Retirement Health Insurance
• North Dakota Public Employees Retirement Program
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Voluntary Benefit Options