Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead - Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead
State of Minnesota
**Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead - Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead**
**Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead**
**Agency: Minnesota State**
+ **Job ID** : 88388
+ **Location** : Minneapolis
+ **Telework Eligible** : No
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 08/22/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 08/28/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : MN St Colleges & Universities / Minneapolis CC-AFSCME
+ **Division/Unit** : MnSCU Minneapolis TC / MnSCU Minneapolis TC Prof/Supr
+ **Appointment Type** : Unlimited, Full-time
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $35.14 - $40.81 / hourly; $73,372 - $85,211 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
+ **Work Area** : Facilities
+ **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 position exists to ensure a safe, comfortable and environmentally sound operation of all campus buildings by providing for the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) 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. This position requires the ability to prioritize job duties and tasks, assign work to other staff members, direct and inspect the work of staff members and contractors to ensure work complies with specifications, standards and codes, and to report on the work activities of other staff to Facilities Department management. This position carries the responsibility of off-duty hourly callback if emergency conditions occur.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ To develop, implement and oversee a program of preventative maintenance and repairs so that 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 is properly maintained to minimize equipment downtime and maximum efficiency.Prioritize and assign preventative maintenance tasks among our other Plant Maintenance Engineers and Building Utility Mechanic, directing and guiding their work to ensure tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner. To have knowledge of maintenance and service contract agreements and monitor vendor performance on heating/cooling, water treatment, elevators, and other mechanical equipment. To 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.
+ Ensure that building life safety systems are properly maintained, tested, serviced and inspected.
+ Perform as a safe and efficient team member of the Facilities Department so that all the goals of the department are met.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Possess and maintain a current State of Minnesota Chief Engineer Grade C License at all times.
+ Possess and maintain a current State of Minnesota Class A Underground Storage Tank Inspection Certification at all times.
+ The knowledge and ability to operate, monitor and maintain 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 peak efficiency and economy of operation is maintained.
+ 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.
+ Ability to perform shop math sufficient to estimate labor and materials costs for projects.Ability to provide estimates and information for budget planning purposes.
+ 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.
**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.
**Additional Requirements**
+ In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
+ Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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