Building Maintenance Technician

Mustad Friesland; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustad Friesland is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician in Forest Lake, Minnesota. You will maintain facilities, manage HVAC, plumbing, and lighting systems, and handle seasonal property tasks. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and Mustad values in daily teamwork.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in building/grounds maintenance, ability to troubleshoot, and a willingness to perform janitorial and grounds duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• 3+ years in building/grounds maintenance including troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs facilities’ heating/AC, plumbing, lighting systems; schedules preventive maintenance.
• Performs janitorial duties daily or weekly as needed (sweeping, cleaning, restocking).
• Snow removal via shoveling/plowing as needed.
• Grounds upkeep: mowing, trimming, planting.
• Paints or performs cosmetic changes as requested.
• Labels and stores hazardous materials; maintains SDS.
• Provides documentation as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

English proficiency

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical & plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Openings

Building Maintenance Technician

Maintenance - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Department

Maintenance

Employment Type

Full-Time Blue Collar

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

Starting at $24 DOE

Position Overview

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for buildings and grounds, ensuring the installation and upkeep of systems and equipment, and seasonal duties related to property maintenance. Demonstrates Mustad values, showing respect for and engagement with co-workers, especially as they contribute to a quality product and organization success.

Essential Job Functions (required Duties And Responsibilities)

• Performs or assists with maintenance and repair of all facilities’ heating/AC, plumbing and lighting systems. Ensures preventive maintenance is scheduled and performed throughout the year, following all safety and SOP regulations and procedures, including Mustad Performance System (MPS)


• Performs all janitorial duties daily or weekly, as needed, including, but not limited to sweeping production and office areas, cleaning locker rooms, lunch rooms, restrooms, and stocking with supplies as required (soap, toilet paper, towels, etc.)


• Is responsible for snow removal, including shoveling and plowing, as needed


• Is responsible for grounds upkeep including mowing, trimming, and planting as needed


• Performs infrequent painting or other building cosmetic changes as required or requested


• Ensures all hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored and handled properly and that all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and updated for facilities as required


• Provides documentation as needed


• Performs other duties as requested by management

Education, Experience, And Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• Ability to read, write and speak English


• 3+ years of building and grounds maintenance experience including trouble shooting and correcting problems with electrical, plumbing, and heating, cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC)


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Desirable Skills/Attributes (preferred But Not Required)

• Training and/or certification in electrical, mechanical, plumbing or other related field strongly

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking


• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, bend, balance, reach above shoulders, crouch, climb


• Ability for frequent use of hands to feel, handle, touch, or manipulate


• Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus


• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

• Factory setting


• Exposure to heat, humidity, dust fumes, gases, toxic/caustic chemicals, airborne particles


• Exposure to significantly loud noise


• Exposure to moving mechanical parts on line, as well as moving equipment throughout the factory


• Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) which the company provides


• Exposure to extreme but infrequent hot or cold outside temperatures


• Infrequent exposure to heights

Additional Information

Essential job functions and education, experience, and skills sections are representative of the minimum levels of education, experience, and skills required to perform the vital duties of this position. The aforementioned shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Mustad USA, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change essential position functions and/or required duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer