Senior Maintenance Technician

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA); Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan for retirement savings

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) in Le Sueur, Minnesota, is looking for a Senior Maintenance Technician to oversee facility maintenance responsibilities. Candidates should have extensive experience in industrial maintenance and the ability to troubleshoot various systems, including HVAC and plumbing.

The position offers health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off, contributing to a supportive work environment. We're committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge in troubleshooting equipment, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment independently.
• Direct maintenance mechanics and adjust priorities as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Accountability/Execution

Initiative

Thoroughness/Detail Oriented

Results Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

HVAC certification

Electrician License (optional)

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior Maintenance Technician role is an hourly position reporting to the Maintenance Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of facility maintenance. This position requires an individual with in-depth knowledge of general maintenance and requires performing duties with minimal supervision. Dependability and attention to detail are required characteristics. The maintenance work environment involves the handling of hazardous chemicals. The ability to use a personal respirator is required. The physical demands of this position may involve standing for extended periods as well as frequent lifting of items weighing between 40-55 lbs.

Key Role Specific Requirements

• Achieve daily and job specific goals.
• Provide maintenance support to all departments.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance to production and facilities buildings and equipment.
• Install new, or relocate existing, equipment with all required utilities, including water, compressed air, electrical (three phase), steam, hydraulic, and vacuum.
• Practice safe and efficient work habits.
• Direct maintenance mechanics and operators as required.
• Utilize Bimeda’s CMMS platform, including the use of tablets and other electronic devices.
• Adjust priorities to ensure critical operations experience minimal downtime.
• Recognize and correct, repair, or report facility or equipment problems independently.

Competencies Required for the Role

• PROBLEM-SOLVING – Is the ability to find solutions to complex problems quickly; know how to identify problems and strengths; good analytical skills.
• ACCOUNTABILITY/EXECUTION – A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions. Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions.
• INITIATIVE – Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED – Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• RESULTS ORIENTED – The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own department’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.

Educational Requirements

• Technical degree preferred, minimum of High School graduate or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance including knowledge in troubleshooting equipment and control systems, electrical, plumbing, steam, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, pumps, instrumentation, some welding, and HVAC controls.
• Able to read, write, and understand company written procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, technical bulletins, hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical schematics.
• Industrial Controls troubleshooting, i.e. VFD, PLC and relay logic a must.
• Electrician License not required but would be considered.
• Certifications (or the ability to certify) in one or more of the following are required:
  • HVAC (Universal).
  • Boiler Class B or able to obtain (within 120 days).

Other Requirements

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Bimeda is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.