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Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

Salary

$63,315.20 - $102,752.00 Annually

Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00443

Division

Regional Administration

Department

Central Services-Admin

Opening Date

12/31/2025

Closing Date

1/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are theMetropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

TheSenior Facilities Maintenance Technician is a skilled position that is responsible for managing, maintaining, and conducting repairs at the Regional Administration Buildings (390 Robert Street and other Council leased spaces in downtown St. Paul as assigned). In addition to performing facilities maintenance work, this role is responsible for vendor and contract management and performing technical and advanced facilities and maintenance repairs. A successful candidate is experienced in many areas of building maintenance, primarily in HVAC systems. They are also a strong team player, thrive in having ownership of our facility, and are excited about driving energy efficiency while improving the work environment. Candidates should have advanced technical abilities in many building systems and be knowledgeable in maintenance repairs in all areas of commercial office buildings.

Note: The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

+ HVAC systems

+ Operate and maintain air handlers, circulating pumps, exhaust systems, heat recovery units, closed heating & cooling loops, radiant heat, snow melt systems, variable air volume boxes, VFDs and automated controls in a manner that lowers energy use while increasing comfort and indoor air quality.

+ Operate and manage all mechanical systems, conduct daily building check of the mechanical equipment systems, work within the building automation system to address HVAC issues; repair, maintain, replace BAS controlled actuators, valves, pumps, controllers as needed.

+ Follow all pertaining OSHA regulations regarding daily activities.

+ Repair and replace electrical motors, pumps, fans, bearings, and pump seals as needed.

+ Serve as primary contact for plumbing, electrical, building automation, access control, and CCTV contractors.

+ Repair and maintain access control systems, door locks and hardware, CCTV equipment, data cabling, and ADA door operators.

+ Responsible for organization and cleanliness of mechanical and related storage rooms.

+ Order parts, supplies, and equipment needed to maintain and upgrade the 390 Robert Street facility and other leased spaces in downtown St. Paul. Research quality, price, and function for all purchases. Maintain a parts inventory for office furniture, hardware, lighting, electrical, mechanical, cleaning, first aid, and plumbing supplies. Order supplies when needed through the warehouse or established vendors.

+ Manage purchases made with P-card through established P-card program per the policies and procedures.

+ Identify, track, and perform routine and preventive maintenance activities for building systems (BAS, HVAC) plumbing, life safety, lighting, emergency generator, access control, etc.

+ Available to support after-hour emergencies.

+ Support other team members in repairs and provide coverage when others are out.

+ Help to deliver large and heavy items as needed.

+ Support Inspections of the entire facility for safety, cleanliness, and operations.

+ Perform routine and preventative maintenance activities.

+ Respond to customer building systems complaints and requests.

+ Escort and monitor activities of contracted vendors to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

+ Repair, adjust, modify modular and free-standing furniture; maintain stock of modular furniture.

+ Monitor supplies and deliver copier paper.

+ Provide backup support with monitoring and sorting incoming and outgoing mail packages.

+ Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders and guests of the Council.

+ Assist with other facilities tasks as needed.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance in an office, school, or college setting and completed education in building maintenance technology or a related field:

+ High school diploma/GED with four (4) years of experience.

+ Associate’s degree or 2-year vocational program in the skilled trades and two (2) years of experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ At least six (6) years of experience in building maintenance in an office, school, or college setting.

+ Niagara 4 and Building Automation experience.

+ Experience in operating, programming & troubleshooting automated building controls. (I.E. Distech, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Easy IO, Schneider Electric, Automated Logic, Delta, Computrols, Allerton, Reliable, Cisco, Emerson Electric, Bosch, Building Logix. Credit may be given for experience with systems not listed.)

+ Experience in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, carpentry, and Painting.

+ Ability to perform common building maintenance, (i.e. carpentry, drywall repair, painting, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, and system furniture installations).

+ Knowledge of modular furniture system components and adjustments.

+ Building security and security systems knowledge.

+ Experience maintaining an office building larger than 100,000 sq. ft.

+ Energy tracking & energy reduction experience.

+ Experience working with a diverse workforce and diverse communities.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge and training in HVAC systems - Refrigeration, hydronic systems, chilled water systems, central district heating and cooling plant, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety systems, generators, and building automation.

+ Knowledge of emergency procedures and the ability to execute them when needed in the absence of the Central Services Manager.

+ Knowledge of hand and power tools and their correct use.

+ Knowledge of Original Equipment Manufacturer Specifications and safety procedures.

+ Knowledge of modular furniture system components and adjustments.

+ Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical documents.

+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

+ Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

+ Ability to read and follow blueprints and schematics.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical problems.

+ Ability to communicate and work well with internal, and external customers and team members.

+ Ability to perform light carpentry tasks, drywall repair, and painting as needed.

+ Ability to be a self-starter, be organized, and manage several ongoing items at once.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with email, develop and work within basic word and excel documents, work order management software, and building controls software.

+ Ability to work within a team environment.

+ Ability to learn and adapt to the changing environment around you.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union/Grade: AFSCME, Grade D

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive:No

Work Environment:

Routine exposure to noise, chemicals, electricity, rotating equipment, heat, hot surfaces, and liquids. Must be able to work off of ladders (up to 24-foot extension ladder and 12-foot step ladder), lifts and scaffolding; bend, kneel, sit, and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.

+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council,you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education and employment if not verified previously. If the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards, you must pass a pass a criminal background check. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please [email protected]

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Do you have six (6) or more years of experience in building maintenance in an office, school, or college setting?

+ Yes

+ No

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Select what you have experience in from the items below (select all that apply).

+ Niagara 4 and Easy IO building controls experience.

+ Experience in operating, programming & troubleshooting automated building controls. (i.e., Distech, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Easy IO, Schneider Electric, Automated Logic, Delta, Computrols, Allerton, Reliable, Cisco, Emerson Electric, Bosch, Building Logix.)

+ Experience with common building maintenance, (i.e., carpentry, drywall repair, painting, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, and system furniture installations).

+ Knowledge of modular furniture system components and adjustments.

+ Building security and security systems knowledge.

+ Experience maintaining an office building larger than 100,000 sq. ft

+ Energy tracking & energy reduction experience.

+ Knowledge of electrical controls and systems.

+ Knowledge of closed loop heating and cooling systems.

+ Other applicable experience not listed.

+ None of the above.

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Please describe your experience in operating, programming & troubleshooting automated building controls (i.e. Distech, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Easy IO, Schneider Electric, Automated Logic, Delta, Computrols, Allerton, Reliable, Cisco, Emerson Electric, Bosch, Building Logix.). If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

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Please describe your experience with common building maintenance (i.e. carpentry, drywall repair, painting, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, and system furniture installations and modifications). If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

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Please describe your knowledge of building security and life safety systems. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

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Please describe your experience maintaining an office building larger than 100,000 sq. ft. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

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Please describe your knowledge of electrical controls, and associated components and systems. If this doesn't apply to you, type N/A.

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Please describe any other applicable experience that you have. If this doesn't apply to you, please type N/A.

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Select what you have experience in from the items below (select all that apply).

+ Operating and maintaining air handlers.

+ Circulating pumps.

+ Exhaust systems.

+ Heat recovery units.

+ Closed heating and cooling loops.

+ Radiant heat.

+ Snow melting systems.

+ Variable air volume boxes.

+ VFDs.

+ Automated controls.

+ None of the above.

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Please describe your experience working with a diverse workforce and diverse communities. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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