Plant Maintenance Engineer

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota seeks a Plant Maintenance Engineer to provide professional building maintenance for State-owned facilities in Itasca Engineering Services. You will operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, heating, cooling, and pneumatic systems to support safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, monitoring building automation systems, boilers and chillers, and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• First Class C Engineer's License.
• Valid Class D Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, heating, cooling, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on building equipment.
• Monitor building automation systems and ensure OSHA and agency safety standards.

Education

First Class C Engineer's License

Job description

• Job ID : 96713

• 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 : 09/17/2026

• Closing Date : 09/28/2026

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

• Division/Unit : Itasca Engineering Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Capitol complex only

• Salary Range: $34.16 - $39.66 / hourly; $71,326 - $82,810 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• Work Area : Centennial office building (COB)

• 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.

The Plant Maintenance Engineer provides professional building maintenance services to ensure State-owned facilities remain clean, safe, efficient, and environmentally sound for employees, visitors, and the public. This role operates and maintains mechanical, electrical, heating, cooling, and pneumatic systems; performs preventive maintenance; troubleshoots and repairs building equipment; and supports contracted service work. Responsibilities include monitoring building automation systems, maintaining boilers and chillers, applying industrial water treatment, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and agency safety standards. The position works closely with the Plant Maintenance Engineer Chief and other Facilities Management staff to support reliable building operations and a strong safety culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• First Class C Engineer's License
• Valid Class D Driver's License with acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad plant maintenance experience involving repair of heating and ventilating equipment as a major focus.
• Experience with minor repair to heating and ventilating equipment or minor electrical repairs
• Coursework in steam engineering maintenance or repair (e.g., welding, plumbing, electricity, steam engineering, boiler operation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and steamfitting).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, personnel lifts, and boom trucks; lift and carry heavy loads for short distances; may be asked to work in confined spaces and outside in all weather conditions; and must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally.

A pre-employment physical (Work simulation equivalent minimum is medium, example: able to lift 22-30 LBS frequently).

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check through American Data Bank and employment reference checks and a driver's license check. 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.