Building Engineer - 2nd Shift - Golden Valley, MN

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Golden Valley, MN, is seeking a Building Engineer for the 2nd shift to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC/R and building systems to ensure optimal operations.

The role offers 4–10 hour shifts (Tue–Fri) or 5–8 hour shifts (Mon–Fri) with requirements including HVAC/R maintenance, CFC certification, and the ability to work at heights; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of HVAC/R or Facilities Maintenance program from accredited school.
• 2 years' experience in facilities/maintenance role or similar work on HVAC/refrigeration equipment.
• Universal CFC Certification.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Outlook, Smartphone).
• Independent and collaborative work, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility is in a safe operating condition; conduct preventative and reactive maintenance; resolve immediate operational and building safety concerns.
• Regularly inspect and conduct preventive tests to ensure proper working condition of equipment and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair or replace failures.
• Coordinate maintenance work provided by vendor partners; inspect completed repairs for proper operation.
• Support or lead special projects related to building operations and efficiencies.
• HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• DDC troubleshooting and repair.
• Refrigeration troubleshooting and system repairs.
• Basic Building Automation use for monitoring and controls.
• Basic plumbing knowledge and repairs.
• Inspect and maintain cafe/kitchen equipment.
• Manage vendors and maintenance of elevators, fire life safety devices, UPS and other systems.
• Access Door and Overhead Door repair/adjustment.
• Obtain and compare estimates for outside vendor work.
• Ensure customer complaints are handled professionally and timely.

Skills

Team communication

Independent work

Work at heights

Basic computer proficiency

Physical fortitude

Education

HVAC/R or Facilities Maintenance program completion

Tools

Universal CFC Certification

Work order / maintenance tool knowledge

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

OVERVIEW

Building Engineers will operate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial equipment and large building systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, HVAC/R, Chilled Water Systems, Boilers, Air Handling Units, Rooftop Units, Building Automation Systems, Fire System Controls and other building systems to ensure optimal conditions.

This role is a 2nd shift opportunity at our James Ford Bell Technical Center in Golden Valley, MN.

This role provides the candidate the opportunity to work 4 - 10-hour shifts (Tuesday-Friday) or 5 - 8-hour shifts (Monday-Friday).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure facility is in a safe operating condition; conduct preventative and reactive maintenance; and resolve immediate operational and building safety concerns
• Regularly inspect and conduct preventive tests to ensure proper working condition of equipment and overall operational infrastructure
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair or replace failures
• Coordinate maintenance work provided by vendor partners; both for equipment warranty, preventive and corrective work; inspect completed repairs to ensure proper operation
• Support or lead special projects related to improvement of building operations and efficiencies
• HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• DDC trouble shooting and repair
• Refrigeration troubleshooting and system repairs
• Basic knowledge and use of Building Automation for equipment monitoring and controls
• Basic plumbing knowledge with ability to complete repairs such as plumbing fixture, drain maintenance, and valve repair/replacement
• Inspection and Maintenance of cafe/kitchen equipment
• Manage vendors and maintenance of elevators, fire life safety devices, UPS and other systems
• Access Door and Overhead Door repair/adjustment
• Obtain and compare estimates for work to be performed by outside vendors
• Ensure that all customer complaints are handled professionally and in a timely manner
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of HVAC/R or Facilities Maintenance program from accredited school
• 2 years' experience in facilities/maintenance role or similar work on HVAC/refrigeration equipment
• Universal CFC Certification
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Outlook, Smartphone)
• Independent and collaborative work, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at heights using ladders or similar tools
• Ability to lift, push, pull or move a minimum of 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines
• Participate in On-Call rotation schedule as assigned

PREFRRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintenance Electrician License
• 2nd Class C Minnesota State Boiler License
• Knowledge of work order process or management tool

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$57,700 - $79,450 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST

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