Recycle Minnesota, a sister company of Dick's Sanitation ("DSI") opened in Lakeville, MN in August of 2014. We offer a state of the art single stream recycling facility that processes mixed recyclable materials from residential and commercial customers as well as third party private companies. This facility supports our sustainability efforts by decreasing the transportation costs and our carbon foot print of delivering recyclables for processing.
We believe our most important asset is the people who make up our company. Our standards and objectives are high. We are committed to the team philosophy and believe that our common effort will build an organization of which we can be proud.
We continue to grow and evolve with the following Operating Philosophy:
Quality and Service for the Customers Opportunity and Prosperity for the Individual Profitability and Growth for the Organization
Recycle Minnesota and DSI are committed to the continual fulfillment of these principles through teamwork. Teamwork empowers individuals to achieve and innovate by vesting in them the authority to act and the responsibility for results. Improved communication encourages cooperation and involvement in the pursuit of common objectives.
It is the QUALITY of our EMPLOYEES that ensures the FUTURE of our company. Come join us!
We currently are seeking people with DRIVE to join our team of dedicated individuals. DSI offers a great work atmosphere with competitive pay and great benefits, including weekly pay periods, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as company match 401(k), free residential sanitation service, health club discount, and much more!
We are currently seeking a full time Facility Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Recycle MN facility. The hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4 PM. In this role you will provide repairs and oversight along with coordinating maintenance staff to ensure overall maintenance of our recycling facility aligns with adequate uptime on all equipment to maximize processing of materials. Safety is #1 priority and you'll be a source to aid in identifying and resolving safety issues. Given the demand of the work, after hours and overtime and/or weekend will likely be required.
PRIMARY DUTIES- Keep recycling operations functional mechanically, maximize uptime.
- Manage the budget and understanding how it drives the financials.
- Supervise team of 5-6 employees
- Coordinate, repair, and follow up work orders with facility managers/supervisors
- Must know how to use hand and power tools safely and correctly
- Identify and report areas or issues of concern that may be a safety hazard
- Recognize needed repairs prior to failure
- Repair, install equipment, and identify efficiency improvements in the facility
- Diagnose equipment failures and make necessary repairs
- Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment not covered by service agreements with outside contractors
- Directs work of Maintenance technicians, helpers and contractors
- Receives maintenance materials and accounts for receipt of materials
- Check work to make sure all connections and equipment is operational
- Documents all modifications made to equipment
- Maintains file of all work done on equipment
- Seeks methods to reduce maintenance costs
- Cleans debris and lubricant from parts, work area, and equipment
- Practices good housekeeping and safety at all times
- Minimum of 5+ of years of general maintenance/mechanical experience including electrical, hydraulic, metal fabrication /welding experience.
- Experience managing a team.
- Knowledge of P&I's, and budgets
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or future sponsorship
- Ability to use typical hand and mechanics tools and inspection gages
- Ability to work from drawings, verbal instructions, or sketches
- Ability to Work safely with cleaners, lubricants, and other chemicals as needed
- Ability to work in an area with moderate noise (forklift traffic, conveyor system, etc.)
- Ability to work in a confined area
- Ability to safely push, pull, bend, twist, sit, stand, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
- Working ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and to hear at a level sufficient to communicate with staff.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, customers, and supervisors.
- Ability to maintain a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and maintain adequate inventory of parts for equipment
- Ability to maintain safe housekeeping and organization in the facility and repair shop
- Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in both oral and written form.
- Ability to work a consistent work schedule and punctuality is required
- Ability to adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
- Ability and desire to work successfully in a small, family owned environment.
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, short term and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement and unlimited opportunities to 'Connect with Your Future'. For more information and to apply, please visit
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)