Campus Mechanical Maintenance Engineer — Sign-On Bonus

staffemployment-stthomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 4,188,000 - 5,519,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St. Thomas is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join its Facilities Management team. The role supports mechanical systems across campus, including boilers, chillers, and HVAC equipment, with on-site responsibilities and a focus on reliability and sustainability.

We offer competitive pay by level (Engineer II/III), comprehensive benefits, and room for growth within the university. On-site hours vary by shift with multiple options to accommodate seniority and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in mechanical maintenance
• 5+ years mechanical maintenance experience
• Minnesota 1st Class C boiler license
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) - or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minnesota 2nd Class C boiler license - or ability to obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair steam boilers, hydronic boilers, chillers, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
• Maintain and repair air handler units, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigeration units.
• Repair pumping systems for heating, cooling and plumbing.
• Maintain pools and spa water treatment and pumping systems.
• Repair residential-style furnaces, boilers, air conditioners and related systems.
• Operate pneumatic compressors, vacuum systems, air dryers and related systems.
• Operate EMS for temperature control of equipment and systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Boiler licensing

EPA Refrigeration Certificate

CPO certification

Education

2-year technical degree in mechanical maintenance

Minnesota 1st Class C boiler license

EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Minnesota 2nd Class C boiler license

Job description

University of St. Thomas is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join its Facilities Management team. The role supports mechanical systems across campus, including boilers, chillers, and HVAC equipment, with on-site responsibilities and a focus on reliability and sustainability.

We offer competitive pay by level (Engineer II/III), comprehensive benefits, and room for growth within the university. On-site hours vary by shift with multiple options to accommodate seniority and staffing needs.