Job Description

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

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota\xe2\x80\x99s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 144,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Key Responsibilities & Results:

• Perform general maintenance such as basic plumbing, electrical, painting, caulking, tile, concrete, carpentry, welding, installation, and fabrication.
• Complete preventative maintenance and repairs per work order requirements.
• 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, etc. for small projects and repairs; supports other department members on large projects.
• Respond to fire alarms, performing evacuation sweeps, fire assessments, etc.
• Perform as an integral member of storm, emergency, and disaster recovery teams.
• Ensure cleanliness is maintained by responding to general 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 establish the safest possible conditions.
• Responsible for landscaping & parking lot maintenance/repair contract work and projects.

Required Education and Expertise:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid class D driver\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Other information:

Compensation: Connexus Energy offers employees a competitive base wage, an annual incentive, and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, life, company provided disability insurance, generous company contribution and match to 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. The union wage scale along with the candidate\'s experience will determine starting wage.

Pre-employment Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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