Building Engineer - 2nd Shift - Golden Valley, MN

General Mills Operations, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement and financial wellbeing

Time off programs

Wellbeing support and perks

Annual incentive program

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Building Engineer for the 2nd shift at the Golden Valley, MN Technical Center. You will maintain and troubleshoot large building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

You will perform preventive and reactive maintenance, coordinate with vendors, and support projects to improve efficiency. A HVAC/R program and CFC cert are required, with 2+ years of related experience.

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; 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 café/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.

Skills

HVAC/R

Facilities maintenance

Building systems knowledge

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

HVAC/R or Facilities Maintenance program

Tools

Building Automation Systems

DDC troubleshooting

Safety certifications (CFC)

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 café/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

PREFERRED 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.

Benefits

• health benefits
• retirement and financial wellbeing
• time off programs
• wellbeing support and perks
• annual incentive program

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 ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request. New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good.