Maintenance Building & Grounds (1st Shift)

Alexandria Industries; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite clinic

Medical, dental, and vision from day 1

Wellness program savings on premiums

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alexandria Industries is seeking a Maintenance Building & Grounds team member for 1st shift to perform preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and grounds upkeep at our Alexandria, MN facility. The role emphasizes safety and reliability in a on-site environment.

This position follows a 6:30am–2:30pm schedule, Monday–Friday, with a strong focus on keeping equipment and facilities in top condition and ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to recognize safety concerns and follow safety programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the priority and promote a safe work environment.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs: carpentry, painting, cleaning, light bulb changes, and related upkeep.
• Snow and ice removal to keep exits, sidewalks, loading docks, and parking areas safe.
• Follow department guidelines for all processes and procedures.
• Act as emergency coordinator and respond to workplace incidents.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Maintenance Building & Grounds (1st Shift)

Requisition Number: MAINT002520

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $18 USD to $25.48 USD

Locations

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• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $25.48 USD The anticipated pay range for this position is budgeted. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Description

Maintenance Building & Grounds (1st Shift)

Base Pay: $18.00 to $$25.48 per hour.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm

Who we are

Alexandria Industries has been making custom aluminum extrusions since 1966. We are headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, with plants in Minnesota and Indiana. We follow servant leadership, which means our leaders support our people so they can do their best work.

About the Job

This role helps maintain a safe, clean, and efficient facility by performing equipment repairs, building and grounds maintenance, and supporting daily operations. The position prioritizes workplace safety, responds to maintenance needs, assists with seasonal upkeep, and helps ensure equipment and facilities remain in good working condition.

What Maintenance Building & Grounds does

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Conduct general maintenance and repairs; carpentry, painting, general cleaning, change light bulbs or any other functions associated with the upkeep or maintenance of building and grounds, etc.
• Conduct snow and ice removal, using hand and power equipment to keep exits, sidewalks, pallet storage, loading docks and parking areas clear and in as safe a condition as possible (this may require roof work as needed)
• Conduct all processes and procedures in accordance with department guidelines
• As a member of the maintenance team, act as "emergency coordinator" - respond immediately to any workplace accidents that arise to tend to the tools and equipment involved

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong coordination and judgment skills
• Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and others
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

Preferred (not required)

• Associates degree in a field relating to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, or mechanics desired
• 1+ years of experience in building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and mechanics desired

What we offer

• Free onsite clinic: routine care, labs, and vaccinations at no cost
• Medical, dental, and vision from day one
• Save $1,500 or more a year on medical premiums with our wellness program
• Solarte Health: $0 out-of-pocket for services like imaging, orthopedics, and mental health care for you and your family on our medical plan
• 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
• 80 hours of PTO your first year, plus 64 hours of paid holidays
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job-related classes

Alexandria Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

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