Plant Maintenance Engineer Helper

Overview

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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.

This posting will be used to fill two (2) vacancies. One position is located at Golden Valley and the other is located ase list your location preference on your application materials.

These positions will assist the MnDOT Metro District Oakdale Plant Maintenance Engineer and the MnDOT Metro District Golden Valley Plant Maintenance Engineer in performing skilled operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, equipment and other mechanical systems. Assist the Plant Maintenance Engineer in performing building construction maintenance and repair, and grounds maintenance as required. Additionally, this position will assist the plumber and electrician as necessary so that services are provided in a safe and efficient manner.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
The incumbent in this position is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

• Experience operating and maintaining heating, plumbing, ventilation and electrical systems and auxiliary appliances.
• Skill in the use of hand tools of the trade sufficient to make adjustments and simple repairs to equipment and assist in the making of major repairs and alterations.
• Experience with building and grounds maintenance and construction practices.
• Valid Class D Driver s License.

• Knowledge of building energy management systems; safety and environmental regulations; and State and Federal OSHA rules and regulations; and ability to order job materials and purchase parts.
• Considerable knowledge of standard HVAC practices and be familiar with State Plumbing and Electrical Codes.
• Experience with reading and working from blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Boiler Special Engineer License, and Boiler 2nd Class C Engineer License or higher with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver’s License Verification

• Working Title:
  
  Plant Maintenance Engineer Helper
• Job Class:
  Plant Maintenance Engineer Helper
• Agency:
  Transportation Dept
• Job
• Location:
  
  Oakdale;
  Golden Valley
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/15/2026
• Closing Date: 01/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Operations Division/ Metro Building Maintenance - Oakdale/Golden Valley
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $24.50 - $28.34 / hourly; $51,156 - $59,173 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Metro District/Facility Management/Golden Valley/Oakdale
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designation in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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