Mechanical Specialist - High School

Mechanical Specialist

Description: 8 hours/day Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Effective Date of Employment: Beginning of the 2026-27 school year Application Deadline: August 24, 2026 4:00 p.m. Application Procedures: Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required. Maintenance experience, including preventative maintenance and the ability to work independently. 2nd Class C Boiler license required, 1st Class C boilers license preferred. Refrigerant Certification preferred. Hands on working experience with mechanical and electrical systems including building automation. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties including lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis and display flexibility in cleaning assignments. Must have or obtain an Unlicensed Maintenance Electrician Certification within 3 months. Demonstrated problem solving skills and working knowledge of OSHA regulations. Must have a good attendance record and be punctual. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and comprehend technical data, service manuals, etc. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties to include maintenance repairs and display flexibility in working in extreme conditions heat, cold, inclement weather, etc. Ability to communicate in a strong, positive manner with staff, students and the public. Must have a desire to work in a cooperative manner and team environment. Must have positive work performance evaluations and no recent disciplinary actions. Must conduct a positive interview and receive a good reference from current and previous supervisors. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities: Perform repairs and maintenance on various types of equipment including: boilers, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, energy management system, electrical, plumbing, and custodial equipment. Perform custodial work when necessary. Assume building engineer duties as necessary. Perform additional duties as assigned. Subject to after hour call back.

Compensation / Benefits: According to contractual agreement (based on 2025-26 contract) Mechanical Specialist: $29.65 Hourly If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

Equal Opportunity Employer As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.