Description

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Effective January 1, 2023, there will be a salary increase of 2.5% to the minimum and maximum of the range.
This position will work from the Minneapolis Central Library, located at 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401. This position also includes the responsibility of Arvonne Fraser and the Pierre Bottineau Library buildings. The work schedule is primarily Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary depending on availability. This position is internally classified as a Facilities Maintenance Operations Engineer. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Operate, repair, maintain and diagnose building systems and equipment such as, Boilers, Chillers, Cooling towers, Air Handlers, Exhaust fans, pumps, heat exchangers, water heaters, HVAC control systems, 2 types of Building Automation Systems (BAS) Alerton and Johnson Controls Metasys, Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems including, package and split A/C units, DX units, compressors, VFD’s, circulating pumps, and fan units.
• Perform and develop preventative maintenance programs, procedures, and repair of grounds equipment.
• Respond to requests, and coordinate repairs to building systems and equipment.
• Read construction documents and specifications, shop drawings, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Respond to building emergencies and after hour calls for repair.
• Maintain and prepare reports and logs (e.g., preventative maintenance reports, work order reports, boiler operations logs.
• Interact positively with the public and user groups daily.
• Assist in maintaining the grounds as needed including snow removal to maintain safe conditions.

• One of the following:
  • Three years or more of one or a combination of the following that equals three years or more:
    • Skilled mechanical and facilities maintenance experience that includes: heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and boiler, operation, maintenance and repair work.
    • Vocational-technical program course work in air conditioning/refrigeration/heating, electrical maintenance and boiler control, operation and maintenance.
  • Completion of the Project for Pride in Living (PPL)/Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC)/Hennepin County Building Operations Technician (BOT) Pathway training program and one year of the required experience.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
• A First-Class C Boilers License or higher.
• Ability to:
  • Be on call and/or respond to after hour calls, including weekends, and holidays.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Climb and stand on ladders for prolonged periods of time to perform maintenance on building systems or equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience:
  • In troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of equipment and building systems.
  • With plumbing to complete light plumbing maintenance.
  • With operating Building Automation Systems (BAS), fire protection systems, Variable Air Volume (VAV), and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.

The Hennepin County Facility Services department provides a full range of facility services for county programs and services. The department:

• Identifies capital needs, responds to and supports capital projects identified by line departments
• Develops and manages projects to construct new buildings, refurbish existing buildings, and maintain infrastructure
• Operates and maintains buildings
• Protects employees, contacts and property

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .