Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Company

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety ● Serve With Passion● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity

Build Community ● Be Accountable

Position Title and Summary

The Facility Maintenance individual will be responsible for overseeing the general condition of the facility and ensuring it is safe; if a problem is identified, this person will ensure that the problem is repaired.

Reports To

Shop Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain building and grounds to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations concerning waste treatment, resource conservation programs and other facility related environmental concerns.
• May coordinate maintenance of facility-owned vehicles.
• May coordinate maintenance of shop equipment (i.e. fork trucks, hoists, etc.).
• Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• May develop preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for maintenance operations.
• Responsible for maintenance inside and outside of building.
• May work on minor carpentry projects.
• Clean, maintain and organize work area and all equipment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Critical Skills

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of experience in a related area.
• Requires a Class C Boilers License (Compliant with state law such as Northeast Mpls).
• Knowledge of machinery repair and maintenance including plumbing, HVAC, basic electrical, etc.
• Possess the written, verbal, and interaction skills necessary to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic PC Skills in a Windows environment - preferred
• Forklift and hoist experience - preferred
• Lockout/Tagout certified - preferred

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move about frequently and for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to heights and high ladder climbing.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. regularly and more occasionally.
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously.
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require personal protective equipment including respiratory protection.
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.