Building Utilities Mechanic

Building Utilities Mechanic

Job Class: Building Utilities Mechanic

Agency: Military Affairs Dept

Job ID: 96733

Location: Arden Hills

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 09/09/2026

Closing Date: 09/16/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Military Affairs Dept / Military Affairs-AFSCME

Division/Unit: FMO/FMB/AHATS

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/7am-3:30pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes - Up to 50% of the time

Salary Range: $30.45 - $35.12

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

Work Area: Metro Region Armories

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to perform skilled trades work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of heating plants, cooling systems, air handling equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems and services, building automation controls, and general commercial facility maintenance. These skilled repairs and maintenance procedures will be performed at multiple locations throughout the agencies Metro region. Employee is responsible for determining the best work methods, repair procedures and preventive maintenance schedules on multiple styles of building utility systems, varying by manufacturers and age of installed utility equipment. This position will act as the main point of contact for Armory Facility Managers and various vendors procured to provide services to the State of MN. This position may also act as lead for one or more maintenance personnel when assigned. Work will be completed in accordance with established industry standards, national and local regulations and codes, current and future agency procedures as well as verbal and electronic instructions from the regional supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

• Current Engineer License (2nd Class Grade C)
• Knowledge and experience of the operation and maintenance of variety of hot water heating plants and related water heating systems and components.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in general methods and practices, equipment and materials of the mechanical, masonry, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting trades.
• Knowledge of building automation systems.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance software systems.
• Experience performing general maintenance and repair duties.

Ability to:

• Expertly perform service on LP gas, natural gas and oil burning systems.
• Perform skilled work in a number of trades.
• Make simple sketches and computations of material and labor costs to complete a project.
• Perform work functions using ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.
• Safely and effectively use hand and power tools and other trades equipment.
• Travel on a regular basis from work location to assigned facilities.
• Pass required background investigation to be granted access to MN ARNG network and issuance of DOD Common Access Card
• Possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License (w/out restrictions).

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Possess Electrical Power-Limited certification
• Experience with the JCI Metasys Building Automation System software.
• Experience with a facility maintenance management software system
• Possess current Universal Refrigeration License
• Possess 410-A Refrigerant License

Physical Requirements

Requires lifting objects and frequently lifting/carrying objects such as heavy tools, ladders and equipment. Job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain and may involve sitting, crawling, bending and stooping with pushing and pulling of arms and/or leg controls. Ability to work in an environment which may include exposure to dust, noise, heat, moisture and adverse weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain and/or wind. Percentage of these tasks is approximately 60%. Must be able to operate a vehicle for several consecutive hours.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed.