Plant Maintenance Engineer Helper

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• Job
• 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: 11/13/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Engineering Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• 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:
  Whitewater
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  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.
This position exists to support the daily operation and maintenance of Capitol Complex building systems by assisting with the cleaning, inspection, and repair of HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. The Plant Maintenance Engineer Helper ensures safe, clean, and efficient facilities for state agencies, the legislature, and the public by performing preventive maintenance and supporting energy conservation.

• Must possess a 2C Engineer’s license or higher
• Applicant must have successfully completed a formal HVAC/Maintenance Engineer training program through an accredited vocational or technical college
• Valid Class D Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Vocational-Technical College program must include training on HVAC Trade Tools, Refrigeration, Electrical Circuits, Electric Motors, Schematic Drawings, HVAC & Refrigeration Controls, Building Automation System, Boiler Operation, and Plumbing Repair, Read and Interpret Building Plan and Drawings.

• 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).

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).

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH THE AMERICAN DATABANK AND EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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The Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed. To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin.