Facilities Maintenance Technician

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

401(k)

Health insurance (Employer contributes

Paid training and development

Wellness program

Paid time off

9/80 schedule

Job summary

East River Electric Power Cooperative invites applications for a Facilities Maintenance Technician. You will maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and building systems, perform carpentry and remodeling tasks, and manage preventive maintenance to keep our campus operations running smoothly.

Strong problem-solving, time management, and clear communication are essential as you will work with a team, vendors, and other facilities staff.

Qualifications

• An associate degree from a technical school focused on residential or commercial construction, HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems with hands-on experience in at least one area.
• A combination of relevant education and hands-on experience is highly desired.
• A valid driver's license.
• Attention to detail and a practical, can-do approach to solving problems.
• Ability to stay organized, manage time, work independently, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Keep facilities running by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and building systems.
• Handle indoor and outdoor projects including remodeling, drywall, carpentry, flooring, ceiling tiles, doors, and windows.
• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance to prevent problems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, blueprints, and schematics.
• Stay familiar with building products and practical solutions for repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure right equipment and supplies are on hand and purchase materials within guidelines.
• Operate tools and equipment, including carpentry tools, volt/ohm meters, and pressure gauges.
• Build strong working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and facilities partners.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by prioritizing safety in all tasks.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Technical associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HVAC knowledge

Electrical/mechanical systems

Job description

Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Bring your hands-on skills to a role where your work makes a visible difference every day. As our Facilities Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep East River's buildings, grounds, and facility systems safe, reliable, and ready to support the people who power our cooperative. If you have experience in construction, mechanical systems, electrical work, or HVAC and enjoy solving problems and tackling a variety of projects - we'd love to hear from you.

At East River Electric Power Cooperative we're dedicated to providing reliable and affordable wholesale power to our members across 40,000 square miles of service area. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative, we provide electricity to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally owned electric system serving eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the lives of the member-owners in their service territories.

Our Cooperative Community

As a cooperative, we do things differently! The decisions we make are made with our members in mind. We've built our foundation on Touchstone Energy's four cooperative values: integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. These values represent the cooperative difference, which is why we value things like community outreach, teamwork, and work-life balance. The unique cooperative business model is designed to provide both growth and stability. This is just a little insight into why our members trust us to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power and service every day.

This incredible job opportunity awaits you at our main campus in Madison, South Dakota. Madison offers a warm and welcoming small-town atmosphere combined with modern amenities that make it the perfect place for you and your family. Take advantage of great resources like the state-of-the-art Madison Regional Hospital, experience the innovative campus of Dakota State University, enjoy a thriving community center, and more. With two stunning lakes nearby, recreational opportunities are abundant, and you'll be just a short drive away from many of eastern South Dakota's most popular attractions.

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What You'll Accomplish

As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Your education, skills, and experience will be put to excellent use, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional wholesale power to our members. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who embody the cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. We believe in investing in your growth and development, which is why we offer paid training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. In this position you will:

• Keep our facilities running smoothly by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and building systems.
• Tackle a variety of indoor and outdoor projects-from remodeling and drywall to finish carpentry, flooring, ceiling tile, doors, and windows.
• Help prevent problems before they happen by completing regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Keep maintenance records, blueprints, and schematics accurate and up to date.
• Stay familiar with building products and practical solutions that make maintenance and repair work more effective.
• Make sure the right equipment and supplies are on hand, and purchase materials within established guidelines.
• Put your skills to work using a variety of tools and equipment, including carpentry tools, volt/ohm meters, and pressure gauges.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, vendors, and other facilities maintenance partners.
• Pitch in where needed, look out for your coworkers, and keep safety at the heart of everything you do.

Showcase Your Knowledge, Abilities, and Expertise. Do you have?

• An associate degree from a technical school focused on residential or commercial construction, HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems-and hands-on experience in at least one of those areas
• A combination of relevant education and hands-on experience is highly desired
• A valid driver's license
• An eye for detail and a practical, can-do approach to solving problems
• The ability to stay organized, manage your time, work independently, and communicate clearly with others
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other computer technology
• A collaborative, customer-friendly approach and the ability to build positive working relationships

Benefits That Matter

At East River, we value your well-being and want you to thrive. That's why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Retirement pension plan and contribution to a 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Access to a wellness program and financial planning resources
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 9/80 work schedule, which gives you every other Friday off to encourage a work-life balance

Want to learn more about East River?

Visit our website's career pages and hear what our current employees have to say.

Questions?

Contact [e-mail] or [phone].

Applications accepted through October 18, 2026, with interviews expected to begin the week of October 26.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.