Job Information
State of Minnesota Plant Maintenance Engineer in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer
Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer
Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/20/2024
Closing Date : Open until filled
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Operations / Engineering & Heat Plant
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday with a seasonal weekend coverage rotation
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $31.65 - $36.75 / hourly; $66,085 - $76,734 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Zoo Campus
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible : No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000!
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, Zoo membership and free parking.
Be a part of new state of the art energy managed web based system.
These positions will work Monday - Friday with a seasonal weekend coverage rotation.
The MN Zoo is seeking to fill multiple Plant Maintenance Engineer positions. These positions maintain all equipment related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, maintains the splash pad, and performs limited work on the Fire Alarm system for the Minnesota Zoo. The incumbent provides back-up support to the heat plant and must be able to maintain a working knowledge of the energy management system, communicate system emergencies and ensure mechanical systems maintain a proper environment for the living animals and plant collections and the comfort of staff and guests in support of the Minnesota Zoo’s mission of connecting people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. The incumbent drives facilities’ fleet vehicles to move around the Zoo campus. Employees work a schedule which may include a weekend day and holidays, coming in early or working late when required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform daily service orders and unscheduled maintenance repairs in the Engineering Department so that mechanical equipment operate safely and efficiently with limited down time.
Perform scheduled maintenance tasks on all heating and cooling systems so major repairs can be avoided and the systems operate safely and efficiently with limited down time.
Perform all types of maintenance tasks to ensure fire alarm, water, waste, mechanical systems and subsystems
are operational at all times.
Operate and maintain the high-temperature, high-pressure heating system and related equipment, fire alarm, and Energy Management Systems, SCADA, so that the systems are operating safely and efficiently and the central heating plant is maintained as a clean, safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Valid State of Minnesota 1st Class B Engineer’s License;
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to acquire a Commercial Pool Operators License for maintaining interactive water feature within the probationary period and to maintain the license;
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems used for heating, cooling and sanitary waste for large, complex campuses similar to the size and variety of the Minnesota Zoo;
Knowledge of safety procedures and personal protective equipment needed for performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems;
Skilled in using and operating a variety of hand and power tools and meters necessary to perform job tasks and responsibilities for HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting;
Ability to locate, read, comprehend and interpret written information from technical documents, manuals and/or procedures required to perform trouble shooting of equipment issues;
Record keeping skills sufficient to complete site safety checks and maintenance reports in written or electronic form;
Ability to use basic business computer software programs to enter and save data and respond to requests;
Demonstrated ability to maintain a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work a schedule which may include a weekend day and holidays, coming in early or working late when required;
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
Ability to carry up to 80 pounds for short distances;
Ability to push/pull up to 66 pounds;
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, squat, crouch, and stand and sit for extended periods of time;
Ability to work from elevated locations, including personal lifts and booms or scaffolding;
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check including fingerprinting
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.