Finishes Installer

Hiring range: $57,262 to $67,288 ($27.53 to $32.35 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 paid of 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 07/28/2025 in order to be considered.
 

Position Description

The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management & Construction department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained environment at the highest standard of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County.

The department has an immediate opening for a Finishes Installer, who will be responsible for applying the final touches on Anoka County construction projects. Key responsibilities include working with carpentry, flooring, painting, ceilings, wallcoverings, furnishings, and other interior finishes. This role plays a vital part in ensuring each project is completed to specification by conducting quality checks, performing detailed finishing work, and polishing where needed to deliver a high-quality final product. This position is also responsible for coordinating work with both internal and external clients and maintaining project records.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will begin the week of August 4th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $57,262 to $67,288 ($27.53 to $32.35 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $57,262 to $77,292 ($27.53 to $37.16 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 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 55303.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Finishes Installer.

• Apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, ceilings, and buildings in Anoka County facilities.

• Cut, fit, and attach fabric, leather, Naugahyde, etc., to decorative panels, using cement or other fasteners as required.

• Cut, fit, and install a variety of flooring; perform functional checks on installed systems.

• Proper and safe use of power tools and hand tools; hauling of material and tools; site clean-up; follow safety guidelines while on job sites or working in a shop.

• Demolition and tear down.

• Door and window installation; installation of interior trim, base, casing, crown molding, etc.; finish/trim work of millwork and other decorative elements.

• Cabinets, shelves, and other storage solutions installation.

• Suspended ceiling installation.

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings to determine requirements for interior finishing work.

• Selecting, measuring, and marking materials for interior paneling, trim or moldings.

• Assist in installing wood and plastic paneling on walls and doors, while maintaining an aesthetic look of the surface.

• Communicate with team and clients effectively and professionally.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.

• Knowledge of general principles of finishes installation and construction.

• Ability to operate hand and power tools.

• Knowledge of building and construction codes and regulations.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

• Ability to use Computer Maintenance Management software.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Knowledge of state and local building and safety codes and OSHA safety standards.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.

• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.

• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.

• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.

• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to construction equipment depending on assignment; equipment may include but is not limited to ladders, shovels, power saws, drills, routers, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, sewer augers, pipe threaders, pumps, scaffolding, hand and power tools, vacuum, brooms, floor buffers and scrubbers and other floor cleaning equipment, pallet jacks, push/pull carts, chemicals, and personal protective equipment.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO