Maintenance Technician

Ecumen; North Branch (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecumen is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Minnesota to perform complex and basic maintenance and janitorial duties across facilities. The role requires a boiler license, a valid driver's license, and 3+ years of janitorial/maintenance experience.

Pay ranges $25.50–$29.50/hr with full-time hours and on-call duties for emergencies. Responsibilities include operating HVAC and building systems, completing repairs, maintaining supplies, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years janitorial/maintenance experience.
• Boiler license required per building specifications.
• Valid Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Knowledge of safety rules, OSHA, and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Operates HVAC and fixed asset equipment per manufacturer guidelines and preventive maintenance software.
• Performs non-routine repairs and resident service requests, including minor carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
• Maintains maintenance and janitorial supplies and equipment levels; reports procurement needs.
• Gets fire drills and emergency generator operations underway and logs activities.
• Trains new team members on work assignments and schedules.
• Works with contractors for upgrades, repairs, or new installations.
• Follows safety procedures and participates in safety training; reports unsafe conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Safety consciousness

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Boiler license (certification)

Job description

Description

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.

Opportunity Details:

• The targeted pay range for this job is $25.50 - $29.50 per hour.
• Full-Time 64 hrs bi-weekly - Weekdays 8am-4:30pm - Flexible Scheduling - can work either 4 or 5 days per week.
• Occasional on-call for emergencies
• A valid Minnesota Special Engineers Boiler License is needed for this role.
• Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Maintains maintenance and janitorial supply and equipment levels, reports procurement needs to supervision.
4. Initiates regulatory compliance tasks such as fire drills and emergency generator operations, logging all such activity as required.
5. Provides training to new team members on work assignments and schedules.
6. Works with contractors performing upgrades, repairs, or new installations.
7. 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.
8. 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 license as mandated by state/city and/or other certification/licensure required per building specifications
• 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

Boiler (required)

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