Maintenance Technician -2nd Shift

Starkey is hiring a skilled 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to help keep our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters operating at its best. If you're energized by hands‑on work—whether it's electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general repairs, or keeping our grounds in top shape—this is your opportunity to make a real impact in an environment where your expertise is valued every day. Days Monday - Friday, Hours: 12:00pm - 8:30 PM, full benefits package, including 4 weeks of PTO .

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Assist with electrical maintenance throughout the building.
  • Assist troubleshooting electrical problems and repair.
  • Assist with electrical wiring for all remodeling projects and moving production benches.
• Assist with plumbing within the building.
  • Install, maintain, and repair facility faucets.
  • Maintain restrooms and lunchroom.
  • Plumb air lines.
• Assist with the heating/cooling system within the building.
  • Maintain climate control throughout the building.
  • Provide preventive maintenance on systems such as: change filters, clean coils, maintain compressor, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and repair heating/cooling systems.
• Handle and/or assist with general repairs throughout the building.
  • Determine the problem and troubleshoot and repair the problem as needed.
  • Order and/or purchase necessary maintenance or custodian supplies with manager’s approval.
  • Stock and inventory maintenance and custodian supplies.
  • Support and perform requests from internal departments.
  • Perform daily/weekly change of light bulbs throughout the facility.
  • Perform miscellaneous projects as needed – such as painting the building interior walls, set-up the lunchroom for meetings, grill for in-house picnics and when needed help at the warehouse with loading and unloading and with any other tasks.
• Recycling – batteries, plastic, paper, razor blades, cans, UV blubs, etc.
  • Remove/empty when containers are full and place in holding area for recycling to be picked-up or take to a recycling facility.
• Maintain the property grounds.
  • Lawn mowing, weed control, snow removal by building entrances, put de-icer down and clean-up debris off the grounds.
• Support and assist with Health & Safety
  • Conduct monthly and yearly inspections on the emergency lights & exits.
  • Handle chemical spills
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education
  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Vo-tech degree in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: plumbing, electrical, or heating/cooling is desired.
  • Must have a Minnesota Class D Driver’s License with a clean driving record required
• Experience
  • 3 years' experience in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, or heating, cooling desired; 2 years' experience in all type of mechanical equipment a must

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Basic mechanical knowledge in the areas of: plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical and general
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must have mechanical skills
• Ability to use small and large hand tools
• Ability to walk, crawl, bend, climb, kneel, overhead reach, and differentiate color
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 required.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Typing and computer skills

Working Conditions

• Mostly office and manufacturing environment.
• Occasionally outdoor work in warm and cold temperatures and dusty conditions.
• Inventory areas to be kept clean and organized at all times.
• Regular attendance and responsiveness to reasonable job-related directives as given by the manager
• Will stand 33%, walk 33% and sit 34% of the time

Equipment Operation

• Hand tools, electrical test equipment, ladders, power tools, snow blower, company vehicle, lawn mower and computer

Salary and Other Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.95 - $30.29 / hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.