Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Facilities Technician
Department: Facilities and Fleet
Reports To: Maintenance Foreman
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $16.00 per hour, 20 hours per week
Why join our team?
Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.
Cultural Expectations
- Assume Good Intent: Approach each interaction with positive mindset and openness to understand others.
- Model Professional: Maintain high standards in behavior and communication that reflects our values.
- Apply County Wide Lens: Consider the broader impact of decisions on our community and organization as a whole.
- Be Solutions-Oriented: Focus on finding constructive solutions rather than dwelling on problems or challenges.
- Practice Servant Leadership: Prioritize the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Support Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Encourage boundaries that support personal well-being while achieving professional responsibilities.
Position Summary
The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of county parks, facilities, and public spaces. This position performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance duties, including cleaning and restocking restrooms, collecting litter, monitoring facility conditions, and reporting maintenance concerns. The employee operates county vehicles to travel between work sites and assists in ensuring county properties remain safe, functional, and welcoming for residents and visitors.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Keep Things Moving: Safely drive a county vehicle between local job sites and service areas.
- Maintain Facilities: Clean, disinfect, and restock community restrooms to keep them sanitary and welcoming.
- Freshen the Grounds: Gather trash and clear litter from the property perimeter to keep our outdoor spaces presentable.
- Stay Safe & Report: Follow traffic laws, maintain your work vehicle, and immediately report any maintenance hazards to your supervisor.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- A strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work independently.
- Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing physical tasks.
Hazard Notice
- Chemical exposure
- Slips, trips or falls
- Driving
- Repetitive motion
Physical Activity & Work Environment
- Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, or climbing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
- Repetitive motions
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work at heights.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or machinery.
- Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions.
- Exposure to fumes, chemicals, or hazardous materials.
- Occasional travel to offsite locations or satellite facilities.
- Exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, or biohazards (for healthcare/public safety roles).
Applicant Notice
Lake County Government posts all official employment opportunities on its careers page linked here. Positions may also appear on external job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter through our applicant tracking system.
Please be aware that unauthorized third parties may repost or imitate job listings. The most accurate and up-to-date information will always be available on our official website. Applicants are recommended to apply directly through our career page and should not provide personal information outside of the official application process.
EOE Statement
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.
Notice of Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities
All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Expected Duration of the Application Process
Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.
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