Plant Maintenance Engineer

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•White Bear Lake, MN

8d•$34 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

To maintain and repair the physical plant and equipment. This is to include boilers and all heating-related equipment and all HVAC equipment. All water cooled and air-cooled chillers, and related cool systems. Provide assistance to the other facility departments as needed to support and maintain the day-to-day operation of the College. This position will drive college vehicles as part of the Facilities Staff.

Requirements

Current Boiler’s License – First (1st) Class Engineer Grade C
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, reaching above the shoulder level, crouching, pushing, and pulling on a frequent basis, climbing ladders and squatting.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Universal Refrigerant License.
Working knowledge of operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing.
Working knowledge of electrical systems/repair.
Ability to use tools for making general repairs including hand and power tools.
Basic carpentry skills.
Able to develop plans and estimate supplies and materials as well as read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
Human relation skills and ability to deal with employees and the public to establish good working relationships.
Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of low-pressure power plant safety standards and the ability to establish and maintain accident prevention practices.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work without direct supervision or direction.
Positive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

To perform skilled maintenance and repair work on, heating/cooling plant, power equipment, boilers, generator, pumps, compressors, heaters, and motors so that the facilities heating, cooling, and emergency equipment will always be in working order.
Provide the necessary materials for the ongoing preventative maintenance and the anticipated maintenance of physical plant equipment.
Perform maintenance repairs when notified by work order or directly by your lead worker/supervisor.
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of kitchen/coffee shop equipment.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents