Mobile Facilities Maintenance Technician I - Fargo or Grand Forks, ND
Xcel Energy · Fargo or Grand Forks, ND
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Xcel Energy (industrial) in Fargo or Grand Forks, ND. A Minnesota Special Engineer Boiler license or higher and universal CFC certification.
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Dakota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live reliability postings in North Dakota.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 67%
- Welding 42%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Xcel Energy
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Xcel EnergyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
and Technical Skills
- ◆Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair building systems, including boilers, chillers, heat pumps and direct-expansion (DX) rooftop units.
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance and work with building automation and fire/life safety systems.
- ◆Demonstrate proficiency in soldering and brazing, sheet metal repair and installation, electrical and electronic troubleshooting, and safe chemical use.
- ◆Install and repair motors, bearings, shafts and related equipment; perform structural building repairs, including garage doors and minor roof repairs.
- ◆Apply working knowledge of steam and hydronic boilers, gas-fired rooftop units, heat pumps, chillers and rooftop cooling systems; fire/life safety systems; and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), generator and battery systems.
- ◆Perform work within applicable license limits and in accordance with Company safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
In addition to proficiency and working knowledge in the technical skills listed above, applicants must meet the following
requirements
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.
- ✓A minimum of two (2) years of formal education in commercial building maintenance or equivalent experience.
- ✓A Minnesota Special Engineer Boiler license or higher and universal CFC certification.
- ✓High mechanical aptitude, the ability to learn and understand building systems, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- ✓The ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and in high or confined areas, and to lift sixty (60) pounds.
- ✓Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the willingness and ability to learn software applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Completion of an accredited HVAC or maintenance program or apprenticeship.
- ✓Experience with building automation systems (BAS), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and basic Microsoft Office applications.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Job Description
Xcel Energy is seeking one or more Mobile Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 employees for either the Fargo Service Center in Fargo, ND or the Grand Forks Service Center in Grand Forks, ND depending on your location. The position reports to either the Grand Forks or Fargo Service Center and will travel to other Xcel Energy sites. (When designated Mobile Facilities Maintenance Technician 1, this position regularly travels between Xcel Energy locations and includes a Company-provided take-home vehicle, subject to Company vehicle policies.)
Starting pay for this position is $47.77. Hours for this position will work 6:30am-3pm, Monday through Friday.
Our Employee Commitments
- •Work that makes a difference
- •A team you can count of
- •Opportunities to grow
- •Rewards that help you thrive
Bargaining
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/18/26
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