Cities served in Minnesota
Trades available in Minnesota
Building systems: HVAC, EV Charging Stations, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Generator and Backup Power, Energy Management and Building Controls, Elevator and Escalator Services, Lighting
Life safety and security: Fire Protection and Life Safety, Water and Fire Sprinkler Systems, Cameras, Access Control and Alarms, Locksmith
Building envelope and structure: Roofing, Building Envelope and Waterproofing, Windows, Glass and Board-Up, Doors, Automatic Doors and Access Control, Loading Dock Equipment and Levelers, Fencing and Gates
Interiors and finishes: General Maintenance and Handyman, Painting and Drywall, Flooring and Tile, Ceilings and Interior Finishes, Carpentry and Millwork, Signage and Exterior Sign Repair, Low Voltage and Structured Cabling, Commercial Kitchen and Food Equipment
Grounds and exterior: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance, Irrigation, Tree Service, Snow and Ice Management, Asphalt, Concrete and Parking Lots, Parking Lot Striping, Parking Lot Sweeping, Power Washing, Window Cleaning
Cleaning and environmental: Cleaning and Janitorial, Floor Care, Pest Control, Waste, Hauling and Debris, Environmental and Remediation, Restoration and Disaster Recovery
Projects: General Contractors and Construction, Retail Rollouts and Store Projects
Local considerations in Minnesota
- Winter snow and freezing temperatures make snow and ice management, heating checks and pipe-freeze prevention part of the program.
- Seasonal start-ups for heating in the fall and cooling in the spring keep equipment ready before demand peaks.
- Work is scheduled around trading hours, building rules and landlord requirements at each site.
Licensed and insured local providers
Regulated trades in Minnesota are assigned only to providers who hold the licenses or registrations the work requires there, and every provider carries the insurance the program sets.
Main licensing and registration bodies for facility trades in Minnesota (checked on official sites, November 2026; recheck before publishing):
| Trade | Licensing or registration body | Level | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing Division | State | link |
| Plumbing | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division | State | link |
| HVAC / mechanical | No state license. DLI states “there is no state license required for mechanical contractors”; contractors file a $25,000 bond with DLI and must comply with local licensing requirements. | Local (state bond filing with DLI) | link |
| Elevator | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (elevator contractor and elevator constructor licensing) | State | link |
| Commercial pest control | Minnesota Department of Agriculture (structural pest control applicator license) | State | link |
[VERIFY before publishing: Fire alarm / fire sprinkler, Locksmith, General contractor / roofing (commercial). Not confirmed on an official source yet; leave out of the table until confirmed.]
Some trades are also licensed by cities or counties. Requirements change, so each provider’s license is checked before work is assigned.
How the program runs
- Request. Submitted through the platform or by phone, with photos where available.
- Triage. Facility First confirms scope, priority and warranty.
- Dispatch. A vetted local provider for the trade receives the work order.
- Completion. The provider checks in, documents the work with photos and closes out.
- Verification and invoice. The work is checked and invoiced in one format.
Security by McCray in Minnesota
McCray Global Protection provides licensed security officers in Minnesota. Sites that need protection during repairs, after a break-in or while a store is closed can be covered under the same program. Security services in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Which trades does Facility First manage in Minnesota?
Every trade on the program is available in Minnesota, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning and janitorial, roofing, pest control, locksmith and board-up, through vetted local providers.
Can locations in Minnesota be on the same program as locations elsewhere?
Yes. Every market uses the same request process, approval limits, reporting and invoice format.
Is security available for sites in Minnesota?
Yes. McCray Global Protection provides security in Minnesota, so a site that needs officers during or after maintenance work can be covered under the same program.