FT Facilities & Grounds Engineer

Pillsbury United Communities•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Facilities & Grounds Engineer provides daily maintenance and cleaning services to ensure a safe, clean, and well-cared-for environment for building staff and guests. The role supports the Pillsbury House + Theatre and Pillsbury Community Commons campus, including sanitation, minor repairs, grounds upkeep, operational support, and coordination with contractors. The position also contributes to a welcoming, culturally responsive community and supports the organization’s values and activities.

Requirements

Experience performing light maintenance.
Ability to support and interact with a diverse community with cultural responsiveness and respect.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of equipment and small machines, such as a snow blower.
Knowledge of cleaning solutions and their use.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize activities.

Nice To Haves

Passion for what’s possible.
Clear sense of personal purpose.
Commitment to social justice.
Creative problem-solving ability.
Strong communication and motivation skills.
Commitment to dismantling oppressive systems, including racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, and colonialism.

Responsibilities

Assist with special events, agency-wide activities, and program promotions as needed.
Help ensure compliance with state and municipal fire and health safety codes, and suggest ideas for improvements.
Contribute to a culture that honors dignity, supports organizational values, fosters creativity, and increases access, attachment, and agency.
Clean and sanitize campus buildings daily, prioritizing PEEC and EPIC according to licensing requirements.
Pick up trash in and around buildings and empty trash and recycling as needed.
Provide supplemental landscaping and snow removal as needed beyond contracted services.
Perform minor building and grounds maintenance, repairs, and upkeep.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and contribute operational solutions.
Provide excellent customer service and nurture internal and external relationships.
Provide staff support, including covering the front desk when needed, helping move offices, and preparing offices for new tenants.
Help coordinate contractors and repair people with organizational leadership and facilities staff, and direct them to necessary equipment and spaces.
Maintain records of service and maintenance contracts and contacts, service and repair visits, work performed, needed repairs and maintenance, and inspection reports.
Maintain the work order system, respond to staff and partner requests, communicate actions taken and completion timelines, and enter information in Limble.
Use resources wisely, order and stock building supplies, accurately record time and expenses, and prioritize maintenance and repairs to manage spending.