Facilities Technician & Construction Specialist

Great River Energy; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Energy is seeking a dedicated Facilities Technician III in Maple Grove, MN. The role focuses on maintaining GRE buildings and facilities, performing construction-related tasks, and coordinating with other teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Starting wage is $51.52 per hour with a comprehensive rewards package including benefits and retirement plans. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This is a full-time on-site position at GRE facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least five years of construction experience.
• Experience reading blueprints, roofing and building envelope maintenance and repair, fencing and small concrete projects.
• Ability to operate forklifts, boom trucks, bobcats, front end loaders and other construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Make necessary repairs to facilities and equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Provide construction services for GRE projects including plumbing, carpet installation, painting, lighting, re-roofing, office remodeling, substation fence repair and concrete project support. Identify work scope and design for maintenance and construction work.
• Provide first response directly with other departments and all outlying transmission service centers regarding building issues.
• Recommend selection of service vendors to manager, facilities services.
• Perform other related miscellaneous duties (including grounds keeping activities such as snow removal, lawn maintenance and custodial services) as required.
• Provide input, coordination of work and inspection of the job performance of outside contractor and crew(s) in the maintenance of GRE grounds and facilities. This includes lawn care, trimming shrubs, maintaining sprinkler system, arranging for snow removal, parking lot maintenance and concrete repair, pest control, overhead and other door maintenance, roofing and building envelope maintenance and repair, fencing, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Provide communication updates to manager on all projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction equipment operation

Office remodeling

Plumbing basics

Fencing maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Great River Energy is seeking a dedicated Facilities Technician III in Maple Grove, MN. The role focuses on maintaining GRE buildings and facilities, performing construction-related tasks, and coordinating with other teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Starting wage is $51.52 per hour with a comprehensive rewards package including benefits and retirement plans. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This is a full-time on-site position at GRE facilities.