Facilities Technician; Special Boiler's License or higher - REPOST

Overview

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is the largest provider of transit service in the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country’s largest transit systems. We operate bus and rail service, essential to the region’s mobility, and provide resources for carpooling, van pooling and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get where they’re going, reduces congestion, and promotes a cleaner environment.

The Public Facilities Technician assists Metro Transit’s engineering and facilities division to maintain more than 800 bus shelters, 35 light rail stations, 16 transit centers and other facilities in the Twin Cities area. The Technician maintains, repairs and cleans facilities ranging from daily operation of building equipment (boilers, HVAC, lighting, glass replacement) to operating heavy equipment for landscaping and snow removal.

Work is performed on day shifts with weekends off.

Hire: $40.70 per hour
After year one: $42.96 (based on ATU salary rates starting 8/1/2025)
After year two: $45.22 (subject to contract change, based on ATU salary rates starting 8/1/2025)

This role is eligible to receive a $4,000 Hiring Bonus!

• $2,000 after the first 30 days of employment
• $2,000 after successfully completing a probationary period

This posting will establish a six‑month eligibility pool for current and future openings. It will remain open until all positions are filled.

• Perform fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, cleaning, maintenance, and operation of various facilities, equipment, motors, HVAC systems, boilers, exhaust systems, and industrial yard equipment.
• Perform grounds maintenance work, operate equipment for lawn care and snow removal at all Metro Transit facilities, Park and Rides, and other metropolitan locations.
• Assist painters, electricians, and others.
• Cleans work areas and facilities, indoors and outdoors.
• Perform snow removal.
• Perform other related duties.

Any of the following combinations of experience (performing industrial/commercial facility systems maintenance duties, including facility maintenance heating systems and boilers) and completed education (degree in building maintenance related trade such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pipe fitting or building maintenance):

• High school diploma or GED with two (2) years of experience.
• Associate degree or two‑year college or vocational school program.

• State of Minnesota Special Boiler’s License or higher.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of industrial/commercial facility maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and digital HVAC controls and systems; knowledge of the safe use of strong chemicals.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of facility systems equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of equipment such as Bobcat, Toolcat, Ventrac, etc. for snow removal or landscaping.
• Skill in using computers for diagnosing or troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software and understanding of construction design drawings (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, write routine reports and correspondence, and communicate in English.
• Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among employees. Requires tact, courtesy, and cooperation in dealing with others.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
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