Maintenance Engineer

Location Address:
333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted:
October 23, 2026
Department:
16008079 Facilities NE Labor - United Fac Engineering
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
L70-1-United Engineers-EUH
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary:
Maintain our highly rated facilities as a Facilities Engineer with your robust skill set in a 24/7/365 environment. Feel supported by the work you do with our committed Facilities Team to drive excellence in patient care.
Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour night shift
• Every other weekend rotation

Meet our Care Team members: Facilities

Job Description:
To maintain a safe and effective environment through maintenance, repair and operation of all mechanical, pneumatic and ventilating equipment. Prevent unscheduled downtime of equipment.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance and repairs to building structures, building systems, and equipment contained therein.
  • Service, repair, and maintain refrigeration and HVAC system.
  • Service, repair and install piping, fixtures, fittings and associated hardware for compressed gasses, vacuum, steam, potable and non-potable plumbing systems.
  • Do electrical replacements, repairs and maintenance of electrical equipment.
  • Report hazards and/or potential work hazards in our facilities in order to prevent injury to self, peers, patients, and visitors.
  • Maintain record of all inspections, testing and repairs to comply with regulatory and insurance agency requirements.
  • May perform emergency repairs on critical life safety and none-life safety equipment which could include patient beds, surgical gurneys, utilities disruption, nurse call, TVs and electronics.
  • May perform daily rounds in designated areas to assure facility is in good, safe working condition.
  • May need to order materials, supplies and parts.
• Operate heating plant boilers when properly licensed.
  • Takes charge of the heating plant and makes adjustments to building systems.
• Preventative and Corrective Maintenance.
  • May perform interior preventative maintenance which could include panting, electrical, plumbing, light carpentry and HVAC related needs.
  • May perform exterior preventative maintenance which could include roof checks, grounds checks and snow removal.
  • Preventative Maintenance helps prevent possible downtime
  • May include inspecting, cleaning and changing air filters, including electronic filters.
• May provide waste handling and disposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies
• 2 to 5 years of maintenance Experience (Hospital setting preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Vocational or Technical Training in Engineering
• 2 to 5 years of experience in refrigeration cycle, electrical knowledge, welding, HVAC, pneumatic control experience and fire system

Licenses/Certifications

• Minnesota locations, Special Class Engineer Boiler License is required at time of hire; if working at Abbott, must be able to obtain within 90 days of hire
• United, Mercy, or Unity campus, 2nd Class B License must be obtained within 15 months of employment
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work:
• Lifting weight up to 100 lbs. occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Flat Rate: $44.29 per hour

*This position is paid on a standard non-negotiable hourly rate. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.


Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.


We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.