Facilities Technician

Connexus Energy•Ramsey, MN

7d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Connexus Energy is seeking a Facilities Technician to join our team. This opportunity offers a variety of work, one location, and daytime, Monday-Friday hours. The Facilities Technician assists in the proper upkeep and maintenance of the cooperative’s building and systems by performing operational, preventative, and emergency maintenance to maintain safe, functional, and attractive facilities and grounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current and valid class D driver’s license
Valid health card
Possess a basic mechanical aptitude, with the ability to perform work in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, fabrication, plumbing, electrical, mechanical
Possess ability to learn basic understanding of maintaining various types of building systems.
Ability to learn and navigate fire system, HVAC, and building automation.
Ability to develop, implement, and follow maintenance procedures.
Ability to operate equipment such as a power broom, skid steer, and front-end loader.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
Ability to obtain forklift certification.
Basic working knowledge of Windows software such as Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance such as basic plumbing, electrical, painting, caulking, tile, concrete, carpentry, welding, installation, and fabrication.
Complete preventative maintenance and repairs.
Perform repair and/or preventative maintenance on overhead/bi-fold doors, gates, water softener, safety showers, fans, indoor/outdoor lighting, water heaters, ice machines, appliances, and gates and fence lines to ensure the property is safe and secure.
Responsible for vendor evaluations, quotes, contracts for small projects and repairs; supports other department members on large projects.
Respond to fire alarms, performing evacuation sweeps and fire assessments.
Act as an integral member of storm, emergency, and disaster recovery teams.
Ensure cleanliness is maintained by responding to general building clean up requests.
Perform grounds work such as yard/parking lot clean up, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, and landscape improvement projects to maintain neat and attractive landscaping.
Perform expedient snow removal on drives, lots, sidewalks, and entrances to create and maintain the safest possible conditions.
Responsible for landscaping & parking lot maintenance/repair contract work and projects.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services
accrued PTO
holiday pay
tuition reimbursement
recognition program
employee referral program
employee activities
Company paid life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability