State of Minnesota Hiring for Plant Maintenance Engineer at Anoka, MN Full Time

Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer
Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/07/2023
• Closing Date: 08/28/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Anoka-Hennepin TC-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Anoka Hennepin TC / MnSCU Anoka Henn TC Classified
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm)
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.31 – $32.77 / hourly; $59,111 – $68,423 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 – Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area: Facilities
• Location: Anoka
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Facilities department strives to ensure a clean and safe environment that is inclusive and meets the needs of diverse populations on campus. The Plant Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the operation and repair of building equipment components, subsystems, and complete systems (Pneumatic and Electric) for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. This includes maintaining and providing general repair services for the physical plant, campus equipment and operation of Building Automation Systems at Anoka Technical College.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a current State of Minnesota First Class C Boiler License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and skills in the methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards and safety measures used in trades work sufficient to assist skilled trade’s staff in the completion of assigned projects.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled trades work sufficient to complete minor trades plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments to machinery and equipment including the general maintenance and minor repairs of buildings.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions sufficient to interpret and carry out assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Minnesota Chief Engineers “C” License and Universal refrigerant license.
• Present knowledge of Building Automation Systems, preferably UHL Companies platform.

Physical Requirements

Requires daily moving and/or transporting items up to 100 pounds (with assistance) on an irregular basis and 20-50 pounds on a regular basis. This job also may require moving to a significant degree on rough terrain or may remain in a stationary position with ability to push and pull arm and/or leg controls. This job may require strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, moving, pushing, and pulling. This job also has frequent squatting, bending, crouching and stooping. This job requires the ability to work in confined spaces, to climb stairs and ladders, and lifting and reaching above shoulder level.

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.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kimberly Sar at kimberly.sar@anokaramsey.edu or 763-433-1275.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kimberly Sar at kimberly.sar@anokaramsey.edu.

About Minnesota State

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning.

Why Work for Us

Anoka Technical College (ATC) provides innovative career and technical education to help our students and communities live and learn well. ATC is located in Anoka, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ATC and ARCC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ATC is composed of 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native, 5.9% Asian, 13.4% Black or African American, 5.5% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 69.7% White, and 4.8% multiracial and 50.1% post-traditional students. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population consists of 6.5% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokatech.edu.

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security is available to perspective employees at ATC at http://www.anokatech.edu/AboutATC/PublicSafety.aspx. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Dawn Easley and can be contacted at dawn.easley@anokatech.edu or 763-576-4268.

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State 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.