Campus Maintenance Lead

Campus Maintenance Lead 
Pay Range: $30 - $34/Hour 

About Us: 

The MinnWest Technology Campus maintains a beautiful, one hundred acre campus that is focused on attracting and retaining business partners to an innovative, collaborative, and unique working environment. With over twelve commercial cottages at over 18,000 square feet each, the MinnWest Technology Campus has a wide variety of space that can be remodeled to suit each company’s unique staff, technology and workflow needs. 
 
What we’re looking for: 

• Coordinate the daily workflow and scheduling of the Maintenance Technicians on the MinnWest Maintenance Team. 

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and overall condition of campus buildings, facilities, and systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and fire alarms). 

• Operate, maintain, and repair campus equipment including vehicles, lawn mowers, power tools, tractors, and other maintenance equipment. 

• Manage groundskeeping activities including landscaping, snow removal, and upkeep of outdoor spaces. 

• Respond to maintenance requests and oversee completion of work orders, facility repairs, and improvement projects. 

• Coordinate facility maintenance projects and collaborate with contractors, including obtaining quotes and managing project execution. 

• Maintain equipment inventory, service records, warranties, and maintenance logs. 

• Partner with leadership to plan facility improvements, capital projects, and maintenance budgets. 

• Ensure facilities and maintenance practices comply with safety standards and applicable regulations. 

• Maintain a safe work environment by conducting routine safety checks and performing preventative maintenance on equipment and tools. 

 
What you’ll do: 
The Equipment and Facilities Lead ensures our operations run at their best by overseeing the maintenance, care, and performance of all equipment and facilities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable environments that support our teams and daily operations. 

 
Other key areas include: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facility maintenance, equipment repair, or a related field. 

• Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, boilers, plumbing, generators, and general mechanical equipment. 

• Basic carpentry, construction, and small equipment repair skills. 

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with the capability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work orders, and meet deadlines independently. 

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and outside contractors. 

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and work order management systems. 

• Valid driver’s license required; certifications in HVAC, boilers, plumbing, or pool maintenance are a plus. 

• High school diploma or GED required. 

• Ability to be on-call and respond to incidental situations after hours and on weekends in regular rotation. 

 
Our location: 
In 2005, Nova-Tech Engineering and Life-Science Innovations partnered to buy a 37-building, 110-acre historic hospital facility in Willmar from the State of Minnesota.  Since that time, we have developed the resulting MinnWest Technology Campus into the largest privately owned technology park in the country. Willmar, MN is a bustling community located less than two hours from Minneapolis and one hour from St. Cloud known for its lakes and vibrant entertainment. 
 
Things to check out: Willmar Stingers, Willmar WarHawks, Little Crow Ski Team, Green Lake and boat cruises, Glacial Lakes State Trail, Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic Center, The Barn Theatre, Sibley State Park, Robbins Island, Destination Playground, YMCA, Ridgewater College, area golf courses and simulators, local breweries, restaurants, and shopping. 
 
Why join our team? 
MinnWest is proud to offer a generous benefits package in addition to competitive compensation, many starting day one of hire. We offer 5 days of holiday pay in addition to 8 paid holidays, PTO, medical, health savings accounts with company match options, vision and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a 401K plan with an immediate 100% match of the first 5% of your wages. 
 
The MinnWest Technology Campus offers a wide array of on-site amenities including a cafeteria, pool, fitness center, gymnasium, meeting spaces, daycare center, and more! We offer competitive wages with generous paid time off and benefits starting day one! Learn more at https://www.minnwestcampus.com/.         
 
To Apply or Further Inquire Contact: 
Rachel Weiss | Talent Acquisition 
[email protected] 
(320) 222-9790