Facilities Specialist

Tennant Company · Golden Valley, MN

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Level: Specialist
Team: Reliability
Base pay: $68k–$101k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 50+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist reliability role at Tennant Company (industrial) in Golden Valley, MN.

They ask for: 50+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Casting
Base pay: $68k–$101k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $105k–$152k. This one lists $68k–$101k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 11 reliability engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 10 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.

Base pay: About 34% below similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (50+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 36%
Root cause 27%
FDA / GMP 27%
PLC 27%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 50+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Tennant Company
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Send a short, curious note
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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.

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Required experience & education

✓Bachelor’s degree required.
✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in facility operations, property management, or project management in a related function.
✓Advanced communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate within multiple levels of the organization.
✓Experience in financial management; including cost center accountability, monthly/quarterly/annual budgeting and forecasting, short and long range capital planning, etc.
✓Excellent computer and systems knowledge; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: In addition to the General Responsibilities, the following are requisite interpersonal and behavior skills of the position as well as:

✓Ability to problem-solve, concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
✓Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
✓Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a service orientation.
✓Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
✓Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business.
✓Ability to take direction and willingness to assume new projects/tasks as needed.
✓Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we…

Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.

Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.

Connect with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

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Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $67,500 - $101,200

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Purpose/scope

•Tennant Company is currently seeking a Facility Specialist in Minnesota.
•The purpose of this position is to provide a centralized resource that enables operational and analytical efficiency to the Real Estate and Facilities team. This position will support multiple facilities and initiatives within Tennant’s real estate portfolio.
•The successful candidate must be able to seamlessly balance multiple high-visibility priorities, time-sensitive demands and facility projects, while supporting the Real Estate and Facilities team to meet business critical objectives, project deadlines and achieve the goals of our annual operating plan.

General responisibilities

•Ensures successful day-to-day operations within the facilities supported by managing, coordinating and executing facility services (engineering, janitorial, security, cafeteria, landscaping, snow removal, life-safety, preventative/routine maintenance, etc.).
•Lead, coordinate and execute large and complex real estate and facility projects and initiatives.
•Provide financial oversight over a portion of Tennant’s real estate portfolio, including; accountability for multiple cost centers, planning/managing capital and expense budgets, leading the annual operating plan for sites supported, and driving cost reduction and cost avoidance strategies.
•Develop strong partnerships and collaborate with key business unit stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Sales and Service, Enterprise Health and Safety, IT, Human Resources, etc,) to accomplish large scale projects and initiatives.
•Develop subject matter expertise in business-critical systems (financial, operational, purchasing, work order systems, etc.) to help drive efficiency and capacity within the business unit.
•Create facility management routines and processes; document processes into standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for domestic and global expansion.
•Assist in the coordination and scheduling of project work, maintenance activities and special events.
•Develop timing and action plans to ensure timely completion of priorities.
•Provides onsite support of employees, guests and contractors for locations supported.
•Other duties as assigned.