Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Vaxxinova US is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Worthington, MN.


About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of all Vaxxinova facilities and equipment located in Worthington, MN.


The pay range for this position is $22-28/hr depending on experience and education.


Main responsibilities:

• Perform building maintenance and improvement
• Perform equipment maintenance
• Perform property maintenance and improvement
• Perform delivery and relocation of equipment as needed
• Responsible for snow removal and salt applications along with other necessary grounds work
• Ensure equipment is properly serviced and maintained according to PM schedules
• Complete miscellaneous duties as requested by other departments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Basic understanding of mechanical and laboratory equipment
• Facility maintenance skills
• Basic plumbing, HVAC and electrical knowledge/skills
• Basic math skills
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Inventory maintenance of critical parts
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team across departments
• Ability to follow department SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) and PM schedules
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to lift 50lbs, kneel, bend, stand, use ladders, use hand and power tools and other physical abilities associated with maintaining, repairing, and improving facilities.
• Previous professional experience in facility maintenance, plumbing, electrical, construction, HVAC or other related fields is preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required

Benefits at Vaxxinova:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• And many other voluntary benefits

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.