Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Padagis LLC • Golden Valley, MN

5d • $25 - $32

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is responsible for general maintenance, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of the facility, utilities, and grounds. Work must comply with current regulatory guidelines, national, state, and local laws, company policies, and safety requirements. Duties include preventive maintenance work orders, routine inspections and facility equipment checks, general non-routine work orders, basic troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment, and moving equipment. The role works with others across all shifts in a team environment and contributes to improvements in process, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

This is a first-shift role during normal business hours. The position requires at least 40 hours per week and overtime through extended shifts and weekends as required. Work may involve ladders, lifts, confined spaces, elevated areas, and industrial environments, as well as wearing personal protective equipment and respirators when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Typically, at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Outlook.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and systems knowledge.
• Ability to work from ladders and lifts; continuously lift 20 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds or equivalent.
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for 8 to 12 hours.
• Ability to push or pull up to 400 pounds or equivalent using a manual cart.
• Ability to stoop, squat, and bend; work in confined spaces and at heights using proper procedures; and sustain lateral and overhead reaching.
• Ability to frequently grasp objects and use small hand tools and calipers.
• Sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for hazardous procedures.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week and required overtime, including extended shifts and weekends.
• May need to wear negative- and/or positive-pressure respirators daily for long periods; must be medically cleared to wear respirators without restrictions.
• Must be clean-shaven to achieve a seal with a tight-fitting respirator or be able to wear a PAPR.
• Ability to comply with locally required worker safety, environmental, and health practices.

Nice To Haves

• Current Special Boiler Operators license from the State of Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and equipment checks for buildings, grounds, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment at a basic level.
• Complete general work orders and coordinate with others across all shifts in a team environment.
• Look for and help implement improvements to processes, productivity, and quality, and help reduce costs.
• Move equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED