Facilities Technician; Chief Boiler's License Repost

WHO WE ARE

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, makes a dent in the region's ever growing congestion and promotes a cleaner environment.

The Public Facilities Technician assists Metro Transit engineering and facilities division to maintain more than 800 bus shelters, 35 light rail stations, 16 transit centers, and more within the Twin Cities seven county area. The Facilities Technician maintains, repairs and cleans facilities ranging from daily operation and maintenance of building operating equipment including but not limited to boilers, HVAC equipment, lighting, glass replacement to operating heavy equipment for landscape and snow removal.

The Facilities Technician must have a State of Minnesota CH-C (Chiefs) Boiler's License or higher to be considered for this position. Work is performed on day shifts with weekends off.

Hire: $41.69 hourly
After year one: $44.00 (based on ATU salary rates starting 8/1/2025)
After year two: $46.32 (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, and
• $2,000 after successfully completing a probationary period.

This posting will establish a six (6) month eligibility pool for current and future openings. It will remain open until all positions are filled.

• Performs fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, cleaning, maintaining, and operating various facilities, equipment, motors, HVAC systems, boilers, exhaust systems and industrial yard equipment.
• Performs grounds maintenance work, operates equipment for lawn care and snow removal at all Metro Transit facilities, Park and Rides, and other metropolitan locations.
• Assists 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 field of study in building maintenance related trade such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pipe fitting or building maintenance):

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

• State of Minnesota CH-C (Chiefs) Boiler's License or higher
• Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Must have valid driver's license and 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 care and supervision in the use of strong chemicals.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of facility systems equipment.
• Knowledge and skilled in the use of equipment such as:
  Bobcat, Toolcat, Ventrac, etc. for snow removal or landscaping.
• Skill in use of computers related to diagnosing or troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software and an understanding of construction design drawings preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents…