Electronic Systems Specialist

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota's Administration Dept is seeking an Electronic Systems Specialist to maintain and repair the Capitol Complex automation systems. You will manage environmental controls, access control, security devices, video, intercom, fire protection, metering, and lighting, with on-site day shift.

Requires an electrician license, valid driver’s license, and experience with environmental and fire alarm control systems; you will troubleshoot, read blueprints, and coordinate with vendors;

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain an Electrician license.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, and programming environmental, security, and fire alarm control systems.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic fundamentals that interface with digital controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and outside vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints sufficient to accurately install and locate electrical/electronic equipment.
• Problem-solving skills sufficient to diagnose and repair problems quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and alter the data processing system connected to state-owned Capitol Complex buildings.
• Automate environmental controls, access control, security devices, video, intercom, fire protection, metering, and lighting systems.
• Carry off-duty callback responsibility for emergencies with the automation system or related equipment.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Pneumatic fundamentals

Electrical safety

Education

Electrician license (Master/Journeyman/Power Limited Electrician/Maintenance Electrician)

Job description

Working Title: Electronic Systems Specialist

Job Class: Electronic Systems Specialist

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 93616

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/12/2026

• Closing Date : Open until filled

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : FMD- Automation

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 7am-3:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.72 - $38.81 / hourly; $57,879 - $81,035 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Tech Services Automation

• 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.

In this position you will maintain, repair, and alter the data processing system connected to a group of state-owned buildings on the Capitol Complex in St. Paul. This processing system automates environmental controls, access control, security devices, video, intercom, fire protection, metering, and lighting control systems. This position also carries the responsibility of off-duty callback if emergency conditions occur with the automation system or related auxiliary equipment. Job duties include:

• Planning, installing, calibrating, configuring, maintaining, and repairing electronics equipment to maintain the operational status of the Capitol Complex integrated environmental, UL fire alarm, access control, security camera, emergency intercom, metering, and lighting systems.

• Ensuring proper operation of all fire alarms and audio systems in the state buildings on the Capitol Complex in the event of a fire or other emergency.

• Perform necessary routine functions to the Honeywell EBI Systems and remotes to ensure minimum downtime.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain an Electrician license. Acceptable electrical licensure includes: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Power Limited Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, and Exempt Maintenance Electrician.

**** If the successful candidate does not currently hold a Power Limited Technician or higher license, they will be required to register as an unlicensed individual prior to hire and will perform work in accordance with M.S. 326B.33.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, and programming environmental, security, and fire alarm control systems.

• Working knowledge of pneumatic fundamentals that interface with digital controls.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and outside vendors.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints sufficient to accurately install and locate electrical/electronic equipment.

• Problem-solving skills sufficient to diagnose and repair problems quickly and efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/technical degree in Electronics is highly desired.

• Electronics experience with primary responsibility for the installation, operation, programming and maintenance of commercial security, environmental and fire alarm control systems.

Physical Requirements

Successful candidate must pass: pre-employment physical (CRT TEST REQUIREMENT MINIMUM IS LIGHT-MEDIUM, EX: ABLE TO LIFT 13-21 LBS FREQUENTLY 100-300 REPS AN HOUR),

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.