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Working Title: Chief Engineer

Job Class: Capitol Complex Trades Shop Supervisor

Agency: Administration Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86009

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/06/2025

+ **Closing Date** : Open until filled

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : Facilities Mgmt Technical Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.86 - $50.52 / hourly; $72,787 - $105,485 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position supervises the operations and maintenance for 20 facilities with 4.7M square feet maintained by the Department of Administration in and around the State Capitol Complex. You will supervise unionized plant maintenance engineers while coordinating a maintenance, repair, and construction program in all facilities. The supervisor works closely with Building Managers and other supervisors in Plant Operations to coordinate all building activities and keep clients informed of all work that has an impact on their operations. In this position you must be able to participate effectively, and demonstrate a collaborative effort that maximizes the contributions of others; working as part of a team with other participants in the Facilities Management Division and performing other assigned tasks to ensure effective operations. You must also demonstrate strong supervisory capabilities including coaching, performance improvement and discipline in a union environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Licensure:

+ Valid State of Minnesota Chief Engineer Class B or higher

+ Valid MN Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Two (2) years supervisory or lead work experience over one or more skilled trades effectively giving verbal and written work instructions and directing and critiquing the work of subordinate staff.

+ Knowledge of current plumbing, sanitary foundation, high pressure piping, fire sprinkler, and HVAC building codes.

+ Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration repair and maintenance practices.

+ Human relation and communication skills to coordinate with staff, trades supervisors, contractors and vendors.

+ Customer service skills sufficient to satisfy the needs of high demand customers at multiple locations.

+ Skill in using computer software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word , Excel and Teams

+ Ability to acquire certification from the Office of State Procurement to make purchases up to $25,000 within 9 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Valid Master or Journey-worker HPP Pipefitter license

+ Valid Master or Journey-worker Plumbing License

+ Valid Master, Journey-worker or PLT Electrician License

+ Universal certification in the handling and transition of refrigerants and recovery equipment

+ NFPA Certified Sprinkler ITM Specialist (CSITMS)

+ Experience supervising over two or more skilled trade shops

+ Experience working in a highly unionized environment

+ Experience with Archibus work order management system

+ Ability to design new HVAC systems and alter components of old systems.

+ Knowledge of asbestos abatement regulations.

+ Writing skills sufficient to organize and write performance reviews and investigation reports

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, personnel lifts and boom trucks; lift and carry heavy loads for short distances; and may be asked to work in confined spaces and outside in all weather conditions.

Additional Requirements

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK and EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.