Maintenance Technician - Maintenance-Facilities

Beacon Specialized Living; South Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in South St. Paul, MN is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to support our facilities team across Beacon residences.

This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance, safety compliance, and timely responses to work orders to keep homes safe and welcoming. You will perform drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and installation of fixtures, with daily travel between locations and occasional on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in facilities or building maintenance
• Experience with drywall, mudding, patching, painting, carpentry, and general repairs
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass background check

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance at Beacon residential locations.
• Respond promptly to work orders and maintenance requests.
• Repair drywall, mudding, patching, painting, and wall surfaces.
• Carry out carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and lighting tasks.
• Install fixtures, hardware, appliances, and other components.
• Troubleshoot issues and determine effective solutions.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and accurate maintenance logs.
• Travel between Beacon locations and be available for on-call shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Independence and prioritization

Communication and teamwork

Safety and compliance

Interpersonal with all levels

Professional demeanor

Multi-tasking

Self-supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Facilities

Location: South St. Paul, MN / Various Beacon Residential Locations

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Travel: Daily travel between Beacon locations

Beacon is looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team in the South St. Paul, MN area.

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Maintenance Technician

Beacon is looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team in the South St. Paul, MN area.

About Beacon

Beacon is a successful national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors.

Our Facilities team plays an important role in creating safe, comfortable, functional homes for the people we serve. Every member of our team is expected to work in accordance with company policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep Beacon residential homes safe, functional, well-maintained, and welcoming.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance and repairs at Beacon residential locations.
• Respond promptly to work orders and maintenance requests.
• Perform drywall repairs, mudding, patching, painting, and general wall repairs.
• Complete basic carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and general building repairs.
• Install and replace fixtures, hardware, appliances, and other building components as needed.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and compliance concerns.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly grounds, including snow removal, lawn care, and minor landscaping as needed.
• Ensure grounds are free of trash and debris.
• Work with outside vendors and contractors when specialized repairs are required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, inspections, and repairs through logs or work-order systems.
• Follow all applicable safety requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Travel between Beacon residential locations as needed.
• Be available for occasional on-call emergency maintenance situations.

Required Education And Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience with drywall, mudding/taping, patching, painting, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Experience installing fixtures, hardware, appliances, or other residential components.
• General knowledge of building systems, including basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and safety systems.
• Construction experience is highly valued—even if your background isn't specifically in facilities maintenance.
• Basic computer skills for work order systems and email communication.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Skills And Abilities

• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.
• Capable of working well with all levels of the organization.
• A professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with little daily supervision.