Maintenance Technician, Facilities

ZipRecruiter; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire detection and suppression solutions is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician. The role involves maintaining mechanical systems, ensuring safety compliance, and managing operational issues. Ideal candidates will have experience in HVAC and facilities maintenance, with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience in commercial HVAC service maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains mechanical systems including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Identifies safety hazards and implements safety training programs.
• Maintains and updates the CMMS system.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Safety Solutions:

With approximately 1,500 employees operating in more than 20 countries, Spectrum Safety Solutions is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions for high-hazard applications across verticals such as critical infrastructure, oil and gas, marine, and clean energy. Our global team leverages strong customer relationships across four recognized brands: Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica, and Fireye, to deliver differentiated lifecycle solutions and advance growth across key segments. Carved out from Carrier’s Fire & Security business in July 2024, Spectrum Safety Solutions is now a privately-held company under the ownership of Sentinel Capital Partners.

Det-Tronics:

We make the world a better place to live! At Spectrum’s Det-Tronics, we build and maintain comfortable, accessible, efficient, healthy, safe, secure, and sustainable environments. Det-Tronics is a $180M, technologically innovative, projects-based global brand protecting customers in many challenging environments with high-end flame and gas detection products and systems. Det-Tronics has a global footprint with manufacturing sites in the U.S. and sales presence in all key geographies.

Job Duties:

1. Performs or assists in the maintenance and operational programs to ensure maximum life, reliability, and efficiency of all property mechanical systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, along with auxiliary equipment.
2. Performs or assists in building maintenance tasks such as restroom repairs, door, ceiling, and floor repairs, structure repairs, tenant comfort, painting, groundskeeping, and other necessary tasks to maintain properties in peak operational condition.
3. Assists with maintaining infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building, including up-to-date drawings, single lines, and documentation mandated for regulatory compliance with Federal, State, or Local Law.
4. Identifies safety hazards within the building and incorporates remediation measures to ensure a safe environment for staff and occupants. Implements, administers, and manages safety training programs.
5. Ensures timely communication of any accidents or injuries at the sites.
6. Tests, records, and maintains emergency equipment to ensure proper working order.
7. Assists in evaluating, recommending, and monitoring mechanical contractors.
8. Purchases parts and supplies according to company policy and approved budget guidelines.
9. Performs inventory checks regularly to control parts stocking levels and maintains accurate records of receipts and issues.
10. Follows tenant client instructions and ensures building integrity.
11. Maintains ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors.
12. Acts as a team member with all employees of the management staff.
13. Maintains and updates the CMMS system, closing tickets promptly with proper documentation and notes.
14. Manages and documents daily field operational issues.
15. Ensures compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure operations.
16. Alerts management to building discrepancies.
17. Identifies energy-saving opportunities, including system and operational changes to reduce energy consumption.
18. Plans work assignments independently, performs duties with minimal supervision, and assists other trades as needed.
19. Reads and understands manuals, safety rules, instructions, and mechanical drawings.
20. Interprets instructions in various formats.
21. Demonstrates a self-starter attitude with strong interpersonal skills and a positive, team-oriented approach.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of facilities maintenance experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in commercial HVAC service maintenance and repairs
• Experience with heat pumps, including troubleshooting and repairs
• At least 2 years of client-facing experience
• Ability to lift items over 50 pounds
• Willingness to work weekends and extended hours
• Ability to climb ladders for airflow adjustments and inspections above ceilings
• Ability to perform inspections while on hands and knees in inaccessible areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites