Building Services Technician - 1st Shift

Andersen Corporation • Oak Park, MN

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About The Position

The Building Services Technician ensures the CAO building—including office spaces, building systems, restrooms, common areas, and grounds—is maintained to Andersen standards. The role performs building maintenance and repairs, preventive maintenance, grounds upkeep, and seasonal preparation. It uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, labor, and reporting, and coordinates with contracted service providers. The technician identifies problems, prioritizes work, recommends repairs, and escalates issues requiring professional involvement while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree in HVAC or facility maintenance, or 3–5 years of related experience.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft 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, supervisor, and coworkers.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee the performance of on-site service providers.
• Knowledge of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to efficiently operate a forklift and scissor lift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; occasional squatting and crawling are required.
• Ability to work occasionally near hot equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building construction and fixtures, including drywall, paint, pictures, and door hardware.
• Maintain plumbing systems, including repairing leaks, replacing components, repairing or replacing toilets and urinals, and clearing drains.
• Perform electrical repairs and troubleshooting, including replacing bulbs, fixtures, ballasts, outlets, and switches, and troubleshooting circuits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC equipment, including 85 rooftop units, mini splits, and unit heaters; replace filters and belts and troubleshoot or replace components.
• Edit the Niagara building automation software as needed to support comfort and energy efficiency.
• Maintain and troubleshoot kitchen equipment, including refrigeration, ovens, stoves, freezers, ice and water machines, and warmers.
• 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; manage workloads electronically and report outcomes to the immediate supervisor.
• Provide indirect supervision of contracted maintenance services and help prioritize incoming work orders.
• Recognize problem areas and take independent action to resolve them; recommend, report, and troubleshoot building repairs and identify when professional involvement is needed.
• Ensure work orders and preventive maintenance are performed for related issues and equipment.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, and report unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor in accordance with Andersen's safety policy.
• Identify and implement continuous-improvement ideas and process improvements.
• Keep building grounds safe, clean, and respectable; survey grounds and help set daily and seasonal priorities.
• Provide indirect supervision of contracted grounds services.
• Perform spring and fall startup and shutdown of 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 (FSAs), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA)
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree