Maintenance Engineer

rb; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is seeking a Building Systems Engineer to maintain and optimize critical facilities infrastructure. You will work on BAS, HVAC, life-safety equipment and specialized building systems in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, documentation, and coordination of repairs and improvements with a collaborative team. On-site presence is required, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of maintenance engineering experience with related trade training.
• Focus on HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, mechanical systems or related field.
• Refrigeration license and high‑pressure steam experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and optimize BAS, HVAC, life safety and other building systems.
• Analyze control sequences, program and commission improvements.
• Document changes and update plans and as-built drawings.
• Procure supplies and coordinate routine maintenance work.

Skills

BAS control

HVAC maintenance

Life Safety systems

Smart building

Equipment upkeep

Education

Trade school or vocational training

Engineering experience (4 yrs)

Job description

Company 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

As our Building Systems Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring seamless functionality across multiple specialized systems:

Your Technical Playground Includes:

• Building Automation Systems (BAS) - Analyze, troubleshoot, program, and commission sophisticated control sequences that optimize building performance
• HVAC Excellence - Install, calibrate, repair, and maintain climate control systems that keep environments comfortable and energy-efficient
• Life Safety Systems - Service 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 plans and as-built drawings.

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 working on different maintenance projects

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

*The full s alary range is $56,400 -$70,546-$84,700 . The expected starting salary range is $60,000-$75,000. S alary 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)

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