Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer**

**Agency: Military Affairs**

+ **Job ID:** 87052

+ **Location:** Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Regular

+ **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted:** 07/03/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 07/10/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Military Affairs

+ **Division/Unit:** DMA/FMPW/Plumbing

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift/ 7:00am-3:30pm

+ **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes- up to 10%

+ **Salary Range:** $ 33.07 - $ 38.40 / hourly

+ **Classified Status:** Classified

+ 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 will be for a technical expert in all areas related to the assigned operations in the position description. This position exists to provide for a smooth and efficient operation and the repair of all LP, natural gas, air conditioning, HVAC and refrigeration for all facilities equipment mechanical related systems and equipment throughout Camp Ripley.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Minimum of 3 years experience working with HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.

- Must obtain a Boiler Special Engineer License within 6 months of hire

- Possess current Universal EPA 608 license.

-Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.

- Computer skills sufficient to learn new programs in a proficient manner.

-Possess a A2L Refrigerant certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a military Common Access Card

-Ability to self-motivate, work independently and maintain a positive work attitude

-Ability to communicate well with co-workers in both written and verbal communications

- Ability to safely operate assigned equipment to include but not limited to scissor lifts, fork trucks, articulating boom lifts, etc.

- Ability to safely use assigned power and hand tools

-Ability to perform physically demanding work such as digging by hand, working at heights and within confined spaces through all weather conditions.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Two-year Technical College HVAC program

- Possess a Power-Limited Technician license.

- Broad plant maintenance experience involving repair of heating and ventilating equipment as a major focus.

- Coursework in steam engineering maintenance or repair (e.g., welding, plumbing, electricity, steam engineering, boiler operation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and steam fitting).

**Physical Requirements**

Ability to perform repetitive motions with various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing, lifting, carrying and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Ability to climb and work off ladders. Ability to work in confined spaces and at high heights. Ability to lift articles up to 80 pounds.

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.

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