• Plant Maintenance Engineer

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer

     

    Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer

    Agency: Administration Dept

    + **Job ID** : 86492

    + **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** : 05/28/2025

    + **Closing Date** : Open until filled

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

    + **Division/Unit** : Whitewater Engineering Service

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift 7am-3:30 pm

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

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $33.07 - $38.40 / hourly; $69,050 - $80,179 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

    + **Work Area** : Whitewater/Anderson

    + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

    + 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.

     

    The employee in this position is responsible for performing skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, operation and repair of heating and power equipment and other mechanical systems in assigned buildings on the St. Paul Capitol Complex. The employee will:

     

    + Make minor repairs and adjustments to pneumatic controls and associated equipment.

    + Make minor repairs to plumbing, heating, cooling and air conditioning equipment.

    + Maintain and operate fan systems, heating/cooling pump equipment, replace filters and belts, etc.

    + Test and treat heating/cooling systems water supply.

    + Replace light bulbs, make minor repairs to buildings and hardware.

    + Perform general building maintenance.

    + The employee must respond to callback during off-duty hours.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + First Class C Engineer's License

    + Valid Class D Driver's License with acceptable driving record

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Broad plant maintenance experience involving repair of heating and ventilating equipment as a major focus.

    + Experience with minor repair to heating and ventilating equipment or minor electrical repairs

    + Coursework in steam engineering maintenance or repair (e.g., welding, plumbing, electricity, steam engineering, boiler operation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and steamfitting)

    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; may be asked to work in confined spaces and outside in all weather conditions; and must be able to lift in excess. of 50 lbs. occasionally.

     

    A pre-employment physical (Work simulation equivalent minimum is medium, example: able to lift 22-30 LBS frequently).

    Additional Requirements

    Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check through American Data Bank and employment reference checks. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

    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.