Maintenance Technician

Ecumen; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecumen in Minnesota is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Technician for day-time hours with every-other-weekend rotation. You will handle complex maintenance and janitorial duties, operate HVAC and related equipment, and respond to resident service requests.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork with contractors and staff. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in maintenance/janitorial work, a boiler operator license as required by state,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years janitorial/maintenance experience.
• Boiler operator license as required by state for on-site boilers.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Adherence to safety rules and facility policies including OSHA and hazard communications.

Responsibilities

• Operates building equipment including HVAC and other fixed assets, performing routine maintenance.
• Completes non-routine repairs on equipment and performs apartment room turns as needed.
• Maintains supplies and reports procurement needs.
• Initiates compliance tasks such as fire drills and generator operations, logs activities.
• Provides training to new team members on assignments and schedules.
• Collaborates with contractors on upgrades, repairs, or new installations.
• Follows safety procedures and participates in safety training.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Boiler operator license (required, by state as applicable)

Job description

Description

Full-Time Maintenance Technician l General Day time hours l Every other weekend rotation

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for complex maintenance and janitorial duties in addition to basic maintenance and janitorial responsibilities.

About Us:

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

The targeted pay range for this job is $27.00 - $32.00 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for S ick & S afe time , an Employee Assistance Program , other well-being resources . Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

• Operates all building equipment, including HVAC and other fixed asset equipment, performing manufacturer’s recommended routine maintenance tasks as identified in the preventive maintenance software.
• Completes work requests for non-routine repairs on all building equipment including performing apartment room turns involving minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc. including resident requests for service.
• Maintains maintenance and janitorial supply and equipment levels, reports procurement needs to supervision.
• Initiates regulatory compliance tasks such as fire drills and emergency generator operations, logging all such activity as required.
• Provides training to new team members on work assignments and schedules.
• Works with contractors performing upgrades, repairs, or new installations.
• Follows all established safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions to supervision, participates in safety committee meetings or conducts regular safety training to staff, documenting all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Driving Requirements: Local Travel and Driver’s License Required

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years janitorial/maintenance experience
• Boiler operator’s license in states where one is required, at the minimum horsepower class as designated by the governing state for the boilers on site or eligible within 6 months of hire
• Valid Drivers License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Globally Harmonized System (GHS), Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary job-related training coursework

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Boiler

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