Salary: $38.89 Hourly
Location : Royalston Maintenance Facility, 661 - 5th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Finance & Property Services
Division: PS Operations & Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CSE

Position Description

This position provides on-demand, and onsite service and maintenance, to interior climate control systems, and their associated mechanisms, in city owned properties, including, but not limited to: buildings used for occupied office space, police precincts, fire stations, secure storage, data rooms, certain public works facilities, and sanitation garages.

Work Location
This position currently works on-site only.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Scheduled service, preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrades, to interior climate control systems, in city owned properties.
2. Scheduled service, preventative maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacement of appliances in 24/7 occupied spaces. i.e. police precincts, fire stations, data and evidence storage, forensic lab space.
3. Seasonal requirements on specific properties, i.e. snow removal and light landscaping, where applicable.

Working Conditions
Indoor, outdoor and confined spaces environments working with air conditioning units and boilers and exposure to heights, caustic chemicals, refrigerants, moving mechanical parts and high voltage.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience
3 years of boiler operations or equivalent experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's license.
• MN Dept. Labor and Industry, boiler operating license-2C or greater.
• Environmental Protection Agency universal refrigerant handling Certification 608.
• MN Dept. Labor and Industry registered unlicensed electrician.
• City of Minneapolis approved asbestos handling/removal training course.
• Minnesota approved training/certification in confined space work environments.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check (Police)
The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Medical Exam
After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination which includes a physical screening.

Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Stationary Engineers (CSE). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Stationary Engineers (CSE).

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire 4 (four) months after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Clean driving record, valid license.
2. Pass random chemical testing
3. Pass Federal, State, Local law enforcement background checks.
4. Multiple types of mechanical skills, specialized tool use, troubleshooting ability.
5. Ability to work and operate 24/7, in all weather conditions.
6. Continuing Education for all certifications required safety training.
7. Fire extinguisher maintenance training course/ certification.
8. National Safety Council First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator training/certification.

Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance
The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and

Paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.
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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

• Recruiter
• City of Minneapolis website
• City of Minneapolis employee
• City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin
• Friend, family, or community
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Diversityjobs.com website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• Indeed.com website
• Minnesotajobs.com website
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website
• Other Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter / X
• Facebook
• Other social media site
• Newspaper
• Other media
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job Fair
• Professional association
• Site Visit
• None of the above

02

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
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What is your highest level of education you successfully completed?

• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

04

How many years of experience do you have operating boilers up to 300 Horse Power?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3
• 3 years but less than 5
• 5 years but less than 7
• 7 or more years

05

How many years of experience do you have over- hauling and providing maintenance for air conditioning systems?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3
• 3 years but less than 5
• 5 years but less than 7
• 7 or more years

06

Do you have a Boiler's License (Special, 2nd Class C, 1st Class C) or other?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess and maintain a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question