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Working Title:

Plant Maintenance Engineer - Plant Maintenance Engineer

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

Plant Mntc Engineer

Bargaining Unit / Union:

202: AFSCME - Craft, Maintenance, and Labor

City:

Minneapolis

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$33.57 - $38.98

Job Description

This position exists to ensure a safe, comfortable and environmentally sound operation of all College buildings by providing for the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of heating, cooling and other mechanical systems. This position is directly responsible for the operation of the energy management system. This position exists to perform skilled maintenance, inspection, and repair of mechanical systems, and to provide related technical assistance and advice in developing building plans and standards, and to establish preventative maintenance procedures for HVAC systems and equipment. May direct and inspect the work of contractors to ensure work complies with specifications, standards and codes. This position carries the responsibility of off-duty hourly call back if emergency conditions occur.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Daily operate and monitor the campus heating, cooling and ventilating systems and components, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air-cooled condensing units, air handling units, pumps, converters, and other auxiliary equipment, so that the utmost efficiency and economy of operation is maintained and the environment is within acceptable parameters.

+ Carry out a program of preventative maintenance and repairs so that equipment is properly maintained to minimize equipment downtime and maximum efficiency.

+ Have knowledge of maintenance and service contract agreements and monitor vendor performance on heating/cooling, water treatment, elevators, and other mechanical equipment. Cooperate and supervise vendors of service contracts so that the College receives proper services and the equipment is inspected and maintained.

+ To work with water treatment contractor/vendor to monitor and administer chemicals to closed loop hot and chilled water system so that the water being treated will not contaminate or deteriorate the systems.

+ Review plans, blueprints, and specifications and prepares sketches, plans and material lists for HVAC projects to understand the scope of the project and to recommend changes by reading the plans, blueprints, and specifications and discussing them with Building Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Facilities; by researching the plans and specifications of previously completed projects; and by defining the detailed tasks of the project and laying out work.

+ Order and maintain materials, supplies and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems and equipment; by ensuring an adequate inventory for immediate repair needs, as well as upcoming projects; by notifying supervisor of significant upcoming purchases and expenditures of funds for materials, supplies and tools; by properly maintaining hand and power tools to ensure their safe, efficient use for current and future projects.

+ Perform as a safe and efficient team member of the Facilities Department so that all the goals of the department are met.

Salary Range:

$33.57 - $38.98 / hourly; $70,094 - $81,390 / annually

Minimum Qualifications

+ Valid Boiler Engineer’s License.

+ Knowledge of building mechanical systems, and the ability to maintain and operate a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, with the ability to diagnose problems and perform basic repairs.

+ Considerable knowledge of safety practices, applications and procedures.

+ Demonstrates an effort to improve cultural competence and actively takes steps to include diversity training professional development.

Preferred Qualification

+ Regularly engage in bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and maneuvering tasks.

+ Navigate uneven terrains while moving from place to place.

+ Maintain seated or standing positions for prolonged duration.

+ Frequently transport heavy equipment across campus property.

Physical Requirements

+ Regularly engage in bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and maneuvering tasks.

+ Navigate uneven terrains while moving from place to place.

+ Maintain seated or standing positions for prolonged duration.

+ Frequently transport heavy equipment across campus property.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

6:00am - 2:30pm / Monday - Friday

About

Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety (http://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety) .

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (http://minneapolis.edu/information/veterans-services) employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

Application Procedure

Interested Individuals must apply online. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed. All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section. Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

09-19-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-09-2025

Close Date:

09-09-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Josh Kue

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]