Facility & Maintenance Technician — Employee-Owned, Fargo

Border States; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Border States is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support the Project Manager-Facilities at the Border States Branch Support Center in Fargo, ND. The role involves surveying facilities for repairs, performing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks, and coordinating with contractors when needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with industrial equipment and PLC automation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• 5 years of mechanical related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance and methods.
• Experience with industrial machinery and equipment (boilers, pumps, HVAC, valves).
• Experience troubleshooting PLC and automation equipment.
• Experience reading labels, schematics, blueprints, drawings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Currently licensed or ability to obtain forklift license.
• Windows/Internet/Email and SAP software knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Survey buildings and grounds to identify repairs and notify supervisor.
• Perform simple repairs and adjustments on mechanical, electrical, appliances, and plumbing as needed.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance on plant equipment and establish maintenance schedules.
• Develop and maintain work logs, inventory and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with outside service providers or contractors as needed.
• Handle non-technical tasks such as snow removal, landscaping, and clean-up.
• Ensure light fixtures are operational and bulbs changed as needed.
• Receive freight, inspect materials, and process defects if necessary.
• Perform packaging and shipping for corporate departments.
• Order and manage packaging supplies and coordinate shipments to other locations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

5 years mechanical experience

PLC/automation troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Valid driver's license

Forklift certification/ability to obt.

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Border States is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support the Project Manager-Facilities at the Border States Branch Support Center in Fargo, ND. The role involves surveying facilities for repairs, performing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks, and coordinating with contractors when needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with industrial equipment and PLC automation.