Service and Maintenance Technician

Circle K · St Paul, MN

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Circle K (industrial) in St Paul, MN.

They ask for: 5+ years

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 48 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 43%
Welding 31%
PLC 31%
Automation 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 80 lbs

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Full description from Circle KAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

1. Maintains Facilities by performing light electrical, plumbing and carpentry.

2. Provides general maintenance support to sites by painting, building/repairing structure, interiors, shelving, cabinets, etc., cleaning and other basic maintenance.

3. Maintains store equipment by troubleshooting, repairing, cleaning, and performing preventive maintenance.

4. Facilitates repairs by contacting service vendors for materials.

5. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.

6. Will be required to participate in training for existing and new equipment.

7. Will be required to participate in training for existing and new equipment.

8. Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.

2. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment, work in confined spaces, able to use hand/electric cart, able to use power and hand tools, required crouching and/or crawling, able to use a ladder, and must be able to lift up 80 lbs.

3. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, changing priorities and ability to work independently.

4. 3-5 years experience in the A/C, Refrigeration or General Maintenance field.

5. Requires driving a company vehicle to different store locations throughout the division which include but are not limited to the geographic areas listed above.

Physical

Requirements

The physical

requirements

described here are examples of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential task and duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use his/her hands in order to handle or grasp items. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift items that may weigh between 5 - 10 lbs.

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Maintains stores operations by maintaining and repairing Convenience Store Equipment; Gas Systems; monitors systems; performs preventive maintenance; performs general maintenance work in stores.

Work Environment

The work environment described below is an example of those an employee will experience while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks and functions of their job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.

The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.

Job duties may change with or without advance notice.

Pay range: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour.

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