Maintenance Technician

RITALKA•New Ulm, MN

33d•$21 - $25

About The Position

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today! As the Maintenance Technician , you will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of RITALKA's properties, including machines, mechanical systems, buildings, and other structures. What does the Maintenance Technician do at RITALKA? Building Maintenance – Performs routine building updates and repairs at all company facilities, including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. Helps keep buildings in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin operating safely and efficiently. Construction Support – Assists with facility upgrade projects and building improvements. May help with construction tasks, equipment installation, and coordinating with contractors when projects are underway. Janitorial Support – Helps maintain company standards for cleanliness and organization across multiple facilities to ensure safe, professional working environments. Lawn & Facility Grounds Care – Performs routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, and general upkeep around company facilities. Snow Removal – Assists with snow and ice removal when needed to keep parking lots, walkways, and facility access points safe during winter weather. Fleet Maintenance Assistance – Helps inspect company vehicles when on site to keep the fleet safe and operational. Strategic Planning – Works with Maintenance Director to plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives; assist in calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money and ensure minimum disruption to core activities. Key focus areas: safety repairs & general maintenance, clean and well-functioning facilities, and client "touch point" upgrades. What are we looking for in a great Maintenance Technician? RITALKA Overview When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company focused on creating jobs in rural communities here in the Midwest; purposefully creating jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. #INDRIT

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
5+ years of experience
Able to travel frequently, occasionally overnight
Active driver's license with a good driving record
Above average knowledge in building maintenance and light to heavy construction
Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences
Ability to prioritize projects for best results and meet deadlines successfully
Strong communication skills with all levels of management
Must be able to lift and/or move items of 50 lbs or more on a periodic basis
Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a periodic basis
OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Building Maintenance – Performs routine building updates and repairs at all company facilities, including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Helps keep buildings in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin operating safely and efficiently.
Construction Support – Assists with facility upgrade projects and building improvements.
May help with construction tasks, equipment installation, and coordinating with contractors when projects are underway.
Janitorial Support – Helps maintain company standards for cleanliness and organization across multiple facilities to ensure safe, professional working environments.
Lawn & Facility Grounds Care – Performs routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, and general upkeep around company facilities.
Snow Removal – Assists with snow and ice removal when needed to keep parking lots, walkways, and facility access points safe during winter weather.
Fleet Maintenance Assistance – Helps inspect company vehicles when on site to keep the fleet safe and operational.
Strategic Planning – Works with Maintenance Director to plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives; assist in calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money and ensure minimum disruption to core activities.