Maintenance Engineer

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Public transportation passes

Educational assistance

On-site gym

Training programs

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer for its Facilities Management department. You will analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain BAS, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems to ensure reliable operation and safety across the facilities.

This role requires on-site, hands-on work and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have 0–2 years in maintenance engineering or 4 years in engineering, with HVAC/refrigeration expertise and

Qualifications

• Requires 0-2 years maintenance engineering experience or 4 years engineering experience.
• Emphasis in HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, or related field.
• Refrigeration license preferred; experience with high‑pressure steam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain BAS control sequences.
• Repair and maintain facility HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot life safety systems including fire sprinklers and smoke control.
• Work with commercial kitchen equipment, water leak detection, and material handling systems.
• Fine-tune environmental conditions for occupant comfort and energy management.

Skills

BAS knowledge

HVAC systems

Refrigeration license

ABMS experience

Plumbing/mechanical

Education

Vocational or trade school education

Engineering degree/experience

Tools

Integrated Workplace Management System

Automated Building Management System

Job description

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Our Facilities Management department is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer. Our Facilities Management mission is to provide a consistent high level of ongoing support services to the Bank, its customers, visitors, the community and other Districts in the Federal Reserve System within established budget constraints.

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and professional growth. You'll work independently while being part of a collaborative team, handle diverse systems that keep you engaged, and develop expertise across multiple critical building disciplines. Ready to engineer excellence? Join us in maintaining the systems that power modern facilities and protect the people within them. If you are passionate about working within a team, compliance and building maintenance please take a look at our job description located below!

What You'll Do

Your Technical Playground Includes

• Building Automation Systems (BAS) – Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain sophisticated control sequences that optimize building performance
• HVAC Excellence – Repair, and maintenance of all primary and ancillary systems and components associated with facility HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Life Safety Systems – Monitor and troubleshoot fire sprinkler suppression and smoke control systems that protect lives
• Specialized Equipment – Work with commercial kitchen equipment, water leak detection systems, and automated material handling systems
• Smart Building Optimization – Fine-tune environmental conditions to balance occupant comfort, building standards, and energy management objectives

Beyond the Wrench

• Leverage cutting-edge tools and software for plumbing, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic repairs
• Document your work by updating the Integrated Workplace Management System
• Manage procurement of supplies and materials
• Valid driver's license required

Job Qualifications

• Must have 0-2 years of maintenance engineering experience plus vocational or trade school experience or 4 years of engineering experience
• Emphasis in heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, plumbing, mechanical or related field.
• Refrigeration license and recent experience on high-pressure steam and fittings preferred.
• Experience with an Automated Building Management System is desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Refrigeration license
• Recent experience with high-pressure steam and fittings
• Diverse project portfolio

Additional Information

• The full salary range is $56,400-$70,546-$84,700. The expected starting salary range is $60,000-$75,000. Salary offer will be based on qualifications/experience of the candidate, alignment with market data, the needs of the position, our total compensation package, and internal equity.
• This position requires a regular on-site presence.

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free public transportation passes
• Annual educational assistance
• On-site fitness facility
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more

The Minneapolis Fed is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons and we work together to pursue an economy that works for all of us.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.