Maintenance Technician

AbleLight; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) plan

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Dayforce Wallet pay

Job summary

AbleLight is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair building systems, and support facilities across our campus in Minnesota.

You will use blueprints and specs, handle routine repairs from electrical to HVAC, and contribute to safety, training, and off‑duty emergencies as needed.

We value hands-on skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Vocational training during high school and/or technical training beyond high school preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in building maintenance and/or education in building systems / repair work.
• Highly skilled in one or more areas of facility maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance programs on all facilities, structures, and equipment.
• Completes required repairs / updates and reports findings to supervisor.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, installing, replacing, testing, and adjusting system components.
• Electrical (e.g., motors, switches, outlets, breakers, run wires, and adjusts system components).
• Plumbing (e.g., pumps, valves, fixtures, faucets, bundles, water softeners, etc.).
• HVAC (e.g., pumps, valves, steam traps, coils, high pressure steam regulators, chillers, DX air conditioning, thermostats, controllers, belts, air compressors, etc.).
• Equipment and systems (e.g., laundry, kitchen, telephones, communication fire alarm, nurse call, appliances, fire extinguishers, beds, etc.).
• Heating plant (e.g., high pressure steam boilers, chemical feed pumps, cooling towers, chemical testing, blow down procedures, prepare boilers for state inspections, etc.).
• Activities may also include performing tasks related to the building trades (e.g., drywall installation and repair, carpentry repairs, framing and fabrication of projects, painting, varnishing, installing concrete, brick work, etc.).
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment. This includes avoiding hazards and following accident prevention protocols.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Job description

Put Your Heart to Work!

At AbleLight, we believe the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. We pioneer life‑changing services that empower the people we serve to thrive.

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled, routine general preventative maintenance duties in the installation, repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment, and facilities. This position is called upon to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair items of all types. The successful candidate will be skilled in utilizing blueprints, specifications, schematics, and applicable codes to guide work activities. The Maintenance Technician must be willing to assist with projects and activities as needed, including some off‑duty emergencies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Vocational training during high school and/or technical training beyond high school preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in building maintenance and/or education in building systems / repair work.
• Highly skilled in one or more areas of facility maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursements
• Training program will allow you to become CPR certified
• Ongoing training to support Career Development
• We are now also offering Any Day Pay. With Dayforce Wallet, you get access to your pay as soon as you've earned it at no additional cost to you.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance programs on all facilities, structures, and equipment. Able to complete required research to identify replacement parts needed and follow procedures for ordering.
• Completes required repairs / updates and reports findings to supervisor. This includes troubleshooting, repairing, installing, replacing, testing, and adjusting system components as listed:
• Electrical (e.g., motors, switches, outlets, breakers, run wires, and adjusts system components)
• Plumbing (e.g., pumps, valves, fixtures, faucets, bundles, water softeners, etc.)
• HVAC (e.g., pumps, valves, steam traps, coils, high pressure steam regulators, chillers, DX air conditioning, thermostats, controllers, belts, air compressors, etc.)
• Equipment and systems (e.g., laundry, kitchen, telephones, communication fire alarm, nurse call, appliances, fire extinguishers, beds, etc.)
• Heating plant (e.g., high pressure steam boilers, chemical feed pumps, cooling towers, chemical testing, blow down procedures, prepare boilers for state inspections, etc.)
• Activities may also include performing tasks related to the building trades (e.g., drywall installation and repair, carpentry repairs, framing and fabrication of projects, painting, varnishing, installing concrete, brick work, etc.)
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment. This includes avoiding hazards and following accident prevention protocols. Handles assignments necessary to maintain safety, fire prevention, and security policies in and around the buildings and grounds.