Facility Maintenance Technician

Walter's Recycling and Refuse; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Uniforms/boot allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. in Minnesota seeks a dependable Facility Maintenance Technician to keep our facility safe, clean, and compliant through preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting. Core hours are Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00 AM–5:30 PM; some Saturdays may be required.

Must pass drug tests and possess a valid MN driver’s license. The role involves operating various equipment, assisting with public drop operations, and maintaining overall cleanliness, with strong safety policy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of loader, heavy equipment, or operations experience preferred.
• Conveyor belt system knowledge preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Complete light preventative maintenance on conveyor systems and other equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas throughout the facility.
• Assist with snow removal, salting, sweeping, pressure washing, and seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.
• Clean and perform light maintenance in confined spaces.
• Operate a skid loader, scissor lift, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and facility issues as needed.
• Pick up litter around the facility to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure purity of outbound loads.
• Work with vendors and customers to maintain all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the public drop area.
• Assist the general public with drop-off activities.
• Adhere to all opening and closing procedures.
• Adhere to all SOPs and permit requirements to ensure 100% compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Dependable and hands-on

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years loader/heavy equipment experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We’re Hiring - Facility Maintenance Technician | $30-$40/hour

Join the Walters team! We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on Facility Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping our facility safe, clean, and running smoothly. If you enjoy troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, working with equipment, and being part of a team that works hard and supports one another, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988. We are the largest family-owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota, providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).

Job Summary

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant facility through preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and general building and grounds upkeep. This position operates various equipment, supports public drop operations, and maintains overall facility cleanliness and organization. All work must be performed in accordance with company safety policies, SOPs, and applicable permit requirements.

Core work hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 AM-5:30 PM. Additional days or extended hours may be required based on operational needs. Some Saturdays, up to six per year, may be required when holidays fall during the week.

This position is safety-sensitive. It requires drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, including marijuana testing. This position also requires an active DOT health card. To obtain a DOT health card, candidates must have a valid Minnesota driver's license.

Primary Job Duties

• Complete light preventative maintenance on conveyor systems and other equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas throughout the facility.
• Assist with snow removal, salting, sweeping, pressure washing, and seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.
• Clean and perform light maintenance in confined spaces.
• Operate a skid loader, scissor lift, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and facility issues as needed.
• Pick up litter around the facility to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure purity of outbound FSB loads.
• Work with vendors and customers to maintain all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the public drop area.
• Assist the general public with drop-off activities.
• Adhere to all opening and closing procedures.
• Adhere to all SOPs and permit requirements to ensure 100% compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Physically able to perform essential job functions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of relevant loader, heavy equipment, or operations experience preferred. Waste industry experience is preferred, but other relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Conveyor belt system knowledge preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate politeness, confidence, tact, patience, and diplomacy when dealing with complex situations.
• Strong listening, motivational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clean driving record.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs., including bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Ability to maneuver in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in dusty environments.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, trucks, machinery, and other industrial operations while following all safety requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, including marijuana testing.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• HSA employer contributions.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid parental leave.
• Voluntary benefits, including additional life insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• LegalShield/IDShield.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Free trash pickup within the service area.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This range is generally the minimum and maximum salary or hourly pay for this position at the time of posting for this Job. Any questions you may have about this range, please reach out to HR.