Facilities Technician III

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

Full-Time

US:MN:Maple Grove

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Details

Facilities Technician III

Application due date: October 28, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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Summary:

Provide building maintenance, general utility and light and heavy construction services for Great River Energy (GRE) buildings and staff.

Total Rewards:

Starting wage for this position is $51.52 hourly. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Make necessary repairs to facilities and equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Provide construction services for GRE projects including, but not limited to, 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.

Qualifications:

Knowledge typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five years of experience in construction; including reading blueprints, roofing and building envelope maintenance and repair, fencing and small concrete projects; dock activities; and building maintenance; including office remodeling, plumbing and overhead and other door maintenance. Ability to operate forklifts, boom trucks, bobcats, front end loaders and other construction equipment.

GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.