Building Services Technician - 1st Shift

Andersen Corporation • Cottage Grove, MN

9d • $25 - $36

About The Position

The Building Services Technician ensures that the CAO building—including office spaces, building systems, restrooms, common areas, and grounds—is maintained to Andersen standards. The role is primarily focused on building maintenance, including construction repairs; plumbing and electrical repairs; HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting; building automation adjustments; kitchen equipment maintenance; preventive maintenance and repairs to facility equipment; inventory management; and electronic work-order administration. The technician also coordinates contracted maintenance services, helps prioritize work orders, identifies and resolves facility issues, and supports continuous improvement and workplace safety.

The position also maintains the building grounds, including conducting seasonal startup and shutdown tasks, surveying grounds, coordinating contracted grounds services, and removing snow from sidewalks. The technician provides indirect supervision of on-site service providers and may direct the grounds crew technician during winter months as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in HVAC or Facility Maintenance, or 3–5 years of related experience.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS applications and CMMS.
• Basic understanding of building and grounds infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, fire alarms, and fire suppression.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal customers, service providers, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee on-site service providers.
• Knowledge of proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissors lift efficiently.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally squat and crawl.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building-related equipment and perform repairs involving construction, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC equipment, including 85 rooftop units, mini splits, and unit heaters.
• Make edits and changes to the Niagara building automation system as needed for comfort and energy efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the trash compactor, cardboard baler, fire protection system, diesel generator, and irrigation system.
• Order and maintain inventory of necessary supplies.
• Use the CMMS to complete preventive maintenance work orders, book labor, and create work orders for completed and needed work.
• Provide indirect supervision of contracted maintenance services and assist with prioritizing incoming work orders.
• Recognize facility problem areas, take independent action to resolve them, and recommend or report repairs that may require professional involvement.
• Ensure work orders and preventive maintenance are completed for related issues and equipment, manage workloads electronically, and report outcomes to the immediate supervisor.
• Meet quality and safety standards and report unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor in accordance with Andersen’s safety policy.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Keep building grounds safe, clean, and presentable; survey grounds and help set daily and seasonal priorities.
• Provide indirect supervision of contracted grounds services.
• Perform seasonal startup and shutdown tasks for heat tapes, electrical systems, lighting, heaters, patio furniture, RTU p-traps, salt barrels, and hoses.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, apply salt as needed, and coordinate with the snow removal contractor.
• Provide indirect supervision and assistance to on-site service providers and give performance input to the immediate supervisor.
• Direct the grounds crew technician during winter months as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and health reimbursement account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree