Building Maintenance Technician Dairy Farmers of America United States, Minnesota, Zumbrota Sep 15, 2026

General Purpose:

Demonstrate full proficiency in performing maintenance on facility structure, such as floors, lighting, walls, ceilings, outside roof, and grounds; perform small construction projects, such as room additions; and maintain ground equipment, such as pressure washers, mowers, forklifts, and plant vehicles. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete building maintenance work orders in a safe and timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards. This may include plumbing, painting, welding, masonry, carpentry (both rough and finish) Perform routine inspections to ensure safety of building structure and proper functioning Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures Maintain the grounds and grounds equipment Identify problems, perform root cause analysis, and address problems Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance Assist with other maintenance activity (e.g., plant maintenance) and with contractors as needed or when directed by supervisor Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED required

Two (2) years of building and grounds maintenance, construction, or related experience, preferably in manufacturing environment

SAP experience preferred

Special Boilers License preferred, with working towards 1B Boilers License Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner

Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)

Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)

Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)

Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems

Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner

Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others

Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager

Basic computer skills

Able to read, write, and speak English