Construction & Building Maintenance Technician
Position allows for any location in MN : 75-90% daily travel in MN, ND & WI, some overnight

Applications Due: February 7, 2023

More than power, we're about people. At Great River Energy (GRE), people are our first priority--both customers and employees. Here, you will find a team-centered environment that's rewarding, challenging, and exciting. As a cooperative-owned generation and transmission company, we are Minnesota's second largest utility based on generating capacity.

We are seeking a Construction & Building Maintenance Technician to provide building maintenance, general utility and light and heavy construction services for the GRE buildings and staff.

• Makes necessary repairs to field services facilities including substation and communication sites, and equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Provides construction services for GRE projects including, but not limited to floor tile installation, floor repair, painting, re-roofing, , substation fence repair, trenwa trench lid and sidewall replacement, mounting equipment, and concrete project support.
• Identifies work scope and design for maintenance and construction work.
• Provides first response directly field service substations and communication sites.
• Recommends selection of service vendors to manager, facilities services.
• Performs other related miscellaneous duties (including grounds keeping activities such as snow removal, yard grading, culvert cleaning, lawn maintenance and custodial services) as required.
• Performs routine checks on buildings including, but not limited to, oiling locks, sweeping floors, caulking, and emptying trash as required.
• Perform routine inspections and abatement services of pests.
• Provides input, coordination of work and inspection of the job performance of outside contractor and crew(s) in the maintenance of GRE grounds, and transmission sites. This includes lawn care, trimming shrubs, maintaining sprinkler system, arranging for snow removal, parking lot maintenance and concrete repair, pest control, door maintenance, roofing and building envelope maintenance and repair, fencing, and general maintenance.
• Provides communication updates to leader on all projects.

Education & Experience: Knowledge typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five years of experience in construction; including reading blueprints, roofing and building envelope maintenance and repair, fencing and small concrete projects; dock activities; and building maintenance; including office remodeling, plumbing and overhead and other door maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Skilled in fork truck operation, hand tools; power tools.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.
• Ability to operate forklifts, boom trucks, bobcats, front end loaders and other construction equipment.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Must be skilled in building maintenance for repairs and be experienced with construction projects and processes.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities, work independently, read blueprints and prioritize multiple requests.
• Must possess the ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel 75- 90%, with some overnight, to various locations throughout the service territory in MN, ND and WI.
• Ability and responsibility to work safely alone and with others while following GRE safety rules, certifications and procedures.
• Ability and responsibility to ensure security procedures are followed including immediate notification of potential incidents.

Working conditions will be indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather conditions of extreme cold or heat. Travel 75- 90%, with some overnight, to various locations throughout the service territory in MN, ND and WI. Conditions in the plant and facility grounds may include extreme temperatures, noise levels, and heights. This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, lift up to 20-50 pounds frequently and lifting 51-75 pounds occasionally. The ability to climb, balance, work at heights and work with arms above your head occasionally up to frequently. Ability to occasionally up to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist and squat, work on even and uneven surfaces and ability to work occasionally in confined space areas. Ability to frequently push, pull, carry, grasp and finger objects. Subject to frequent vibration and hazards and on occasion exposed to fumes, dust or mist. Must be able to differentiate colors, speak and hear.

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Qualified candidates will find we have a lot to offer: comprehensive benefits package, wellness programs, continuing education, generous retirement plan, a team-based, collaborative culture and more! Qualified candidates, please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com under the Careers page.

Great River Energy values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 28 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy.Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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