General Plant Helper - Riverside Gen Plant - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

19h•$28 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one or more General Plant Helper ranging from Step 1 to Thereafter depending on experience. This position will be located at the Riverside Generating Plant in Minneapolis, MN. The starting rate of pay for this position ranges from step 1 $27.59 to Thereafter rate of $39.28 (2025 rates). This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from February 5, 2026, to February 18, 2026. The Company intends to train and promote the successful qualified candidate into a position within the Operations or Maintenance department at the plant. This training schedule and classification will depend on the skillset and ability of the individual hired and the needs of the Company. Please verify that your education and/or experience meets the minimum requirements listed below. Please do not apply if you do not possess the minimum requirements, or if you are not interested or able to be trained and promoted into the Operations or Maintenance department. Note that promotion into the Operations department would require working rotating shifts. Position Summary: Entry level responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: cleaning and monitoring of power generating equipment throughout the plant; general plant clean up; general maintenance duties as trained and assigned; snow removal; grass cutting and grounds keeping. Position will be required to perform/accomplish the following: complete training and qualification in general mechanical maintenance skills; be trained on and operate plant equipment; actively participate in required training programs, which may include state boiler license certification, as directed by plant management; and participate in other training as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute Power Plant Maintenance and Plant Operator selection exams or be a grandfathered employee.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Applicant is required to successfully pass the Xcel Energy screening requirements, which include a drug test and security clearance.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
Work in inclement weather.
Must be qualified to wear a respirator.
Will be required to perform duties when necessary from scaffolds and catwalks in high and confined spaces.
Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as required including rotating shift work.

Nice To Haves

Prefer post-secondary technical training in a related area.
Other exams may be required by federal regulations, such as OSHA and DOT.

Responsibilities

cleaning and monitoring of power generating equipment throughout the plant
general plant clean up
general maintenance duties as trained and assigned
snow removal
grass cutting and grounds keeping
complete training and qualification in general mechanical maintenance skills
be trained on and operate plant equipment
actively participate in required training programs, which may include state boiler license certification, as directed by plant management
participate in other training as assigned

Benefits

Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Vacation
Holidays
Additional days off
Sick Time
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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