Facilities Engineer – 2nd Shift (HVAC & Building Systems)

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

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Building Engineer to join our Golden Valley, MN facility on a 2nd shift. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial equipment and building systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

The role offers 4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts, with opportunities to lead improvement projects, collaborate with vendors, and support building operations across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

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.
• Participate in On-Call rotation schedule as assigned.

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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

HVAC/R knowledge

Facilities maintenance

Universal CFC Certification

Basic computer proficiency

Strong communication

Ability to work at heights

Education

HVAC/R or Facilities Maintenance program

Job description

General Mills is seeking a Building Engineer to join our Golden Valley, MN facility on a 2nd shift. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial equipment and building systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

The role offers 4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts, with opportunities to lead improvement projects, collaborate with vendors, and support building operations across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.