Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead

Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead

Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/25/2024

• Closing Date : 05/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Corrections

• Work Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Lino Lakes

• Division/Unit : Capital Resources/Physical Plant

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 6:30am - 3:00pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.63 - $39.05 / hourly; $70,219 - $81,536 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : 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.

The Plant Maintenance Engineer (PME) Lead performs skilled mechanical work, preventative maintenance and repairs, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment repairs. The PME Lead is MCF-Lino Lakes' designated Chief Engineer with at least a Class C operating license registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Provide lead work direction and guidance to employees who maintain and repair facility boilers, heating plant equipment and mechanical systems, including hot water distribution systems, HVAC systems, laundry and kitchen utility systems, water treatment systems, security repairs, building components, and energy management systems.

• Monitor the status of work assigned to staff and ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

• Operate and service Energy Management Systems (EMS).

• Ensure efficient administrative procedures to keep physical plant operating in a continuous, non-problematic manner.

• Ensure all preventive maintenance work orders are complete and recorded.

• Monitor tool control recording process and ensure that tools are properly stored and accounted for each day.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position

• Must possess current licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Boiler Chief Engineer Grade C

• Leadership skills sufficient to provide leadwork direction that includes prioritizing and assigning job duties, directing, guiding and reporting on work activities of other staff.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position

• Experience in providing lead work direction to other employees, preferably experience in leading licensed and unlicensed trades employees.

• Knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC and energy management system maintenance and repair, steam and hot water heating and associated apparatus including refrigeration systems.

• Knowledge of underground storage tank monitoring requirements.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components consist of a physical examination, a drug test, tuberculosis screening, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Loren Foster at ~~~

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.