Nova-Tech Engineering
Lead Campus Maintenance Technician
1705 Engineering Ave, Willmar, MN 56201-2282
On-site · Full-time · $34–$38/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Pay Range: $34 - $38/Hour
Location: MinnWest Technology Campus, Willmar, MN
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:
- Lead and coordinate daily maintenance operations across approximately 20 commercial buildings, providing technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance staff.
- Prioritize work orders and projects based on safety, business needs, and tenant priorities.
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs, long-term facility plans, and capital replacement plans.
- Monitor building systems and proactively identify maintenance needs, including boilers, HVAC, pool systems, and other critical infrastructure.
- Provide responsive, professional service to tenants and ensure maintenance requests are completed efficiently with minimal disruption.
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and service providers, including scheduling, project oversight, and quality of completed work.
- Maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained campus, including grounds, parking areas, landscaping, and building exteriors.
- Promote safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable building, fire, and environmental regulations.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building system issues and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversee the maintenance, inspection, repair, and safe operation of campus vehicles and equipment.
- Manage maintenance inventory, critical parts, equipment, and facility assets to support operational needs and long-term planning.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to facility emergencies as needed.
What you’ll do:
The Lead Campus Maintenance Technician oversees the day-to-day maintenance, appearance, and operational reliability of a multi-building commercial campus. This role serves as the technical leader of the maintenance team, providing guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and long-term planning to ensure facilities remain safe, attractive, and operating efficiently. The role requires a hands-on leader who balances preventive maintenance, tenant service, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement.
Other key areas include:
- 5+ years of experience in commercial building maintenance, facility management, property management, or a related field.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
- HVAC, boiler, plumbing, or pool maintenance certifications/licensures preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, and general maintenance.
- Ability to diagnose complex facility issues and develop effective solutions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and collaborate with others.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple facilities and competing demands.
- Ability to effectively coordinate and work with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, inventories, and schedules.
- Results-oriented approach with a commitment to quality service, safety, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to a variety of facility and business needs.
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
Rachel.Weiss@nteglobal.com
(320) 222-9790