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Working Title: Stationary Engineer

Job Class: Stationary Engineer

Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden

+ **Job ID** : 89976

+ **Location** : Apple Valley

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Intermittent

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 11/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/9/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoo Gardens-Insuff Wk Tm

+ **Division/Unit** : Operations / Engineering

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Varies

+ **Days of Work** : Varies

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $33.57 - $38.98 / hourly

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

+ **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.

This is a permanent position with a fluctuating work schedule. Days and hours will vary and could be daytime, evening, overnights, and may include weekends.

This position performs the technical and maintenance activities required for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sewage ejection systems in all Minnesota Zoo buildings and exhibits ensuring all are functioning properly, safely, effectively and efficiently. The incumbent must maintain a working knowledge of the energy management system, communicate system emergencies and ensure all facility mechanical systems maintain a proper environment for the living animals and plant collections and the comfort of staff and guests in support of the Minnesota Zoo’s mission of connecting people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. The incumbent drives facilities’ fleet vehicles to move around the Zoo campus. Employees work a schedule which may include a weekend day and holidays, coming in early or working late when required.

Duties include but not limited to:

+ Operate and maintain the high-temperature, high-pressure heating system and related equipment, fire alarm, and Energy Management Systems, SCADA, so that the systems are operating safely and efficiently, and the central heating plant is maintained as a clean, safe work environment.

+ Maintain all the equipment in the heating plant so that breakdowns are minimal, and the efficient operation of the heating system is maintained.

+ Service equipment as assigned including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, and exhibit systems ensuring all are functioning properly, safely, effectively and efficiently.

+ Establish and maintain a working knowledge of the existing Energy Management System so that energy systems continue to be operated properly, safely, effectively and efficiently.

+ Provide training of new employees as assigned to the Central Heating Plant ensuring each has working knowledge of the existing energy management system and their role as a communication center for system emergencies.

+ Provide communication, and direction of emergency services as assigned to the Central Heating Plant so that emergencies are handled promptly, according to protocol, all staff and guests are safe, and systems are available and operating in a timely manner.

+ Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked; and the month and year you started and ended.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Valid State of Minnesota 1 st Class B Engineer’s License

+ Valid current driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of boiler room procedures and practices

+ Ability to acquire a Commercial Pool Operators License for maintaining interactive water feature within the probationary period and to maintain the license

+ Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems used for heating, cooling and sanitary waste for large, complex campuses similar to the size and variety of the Minnesota Zoo

+ Knowledge of safety procedures and personal protective equipment needed for performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems

+ Skilled in using and operating a variety of hand and power tools and meters necessary to perform job tasks and responsibilities for HVAC maintenance and trouble shooting

+ Ability to locate, read, comprehend and interpret written information from technical documents, manuals and/or procedures required to perform trouble shooting of equipment issues

+ Record keeping skills sufficient to complete site safety checks and maintenance reports in written or electronic form

+ Ability to use basic business computer software programs to enter and save data and respond to requests

+ Demonstrated ability to maintain a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

+ Ability to carry up to 80 pounds for short distances

+ Ability to push/pull up to 66 pounds

+ Ability to climb stairs and ladders, squat, crouch, and stand and sit for extended periods of time

+ Ability to work from elevated locations, including personal lifts and booms or scaffolding

+ Ability to work in confined spaces

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Criminal History Check including fingerprinting

+ Education Verification

+ Employment Reference / Records Check

+ License / Certification Verification

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.