Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II or III

University of St Thomas • Saint Paul, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II or III to join their Facilities Management team. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing the university’s mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, air handlers, and pneumatic controls, ensuring the comfort, safety, and sustainability of the campus. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits, with potential shift options based on seniority.

Requirements

• Valid Minnesota driver's license.
• Basic computer skills (email, MS Office, spreadsheets)
• Be a member of a bargaining unit (Local 70).
• 2-year technical degree in mechanical maintenance (for Engineer III)
• 5+ years mechanical maintenance experience (for Engineer III)
• Minnesota 1st Class C boiler license (for Engineer III)
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate (for Engineer III)
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) - or ability to obtain within 6 months (for Engineer III)
• High school graduate or equivalent (for Engineer II)
• 2+ years experience in the field of mechanical maintenance (for Engineer II)
• Minnesota 2nd Class C boiler license - or ability to obtain in 6 months (for Engineer II)
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate - or ability to obtain within 12 months (for Engineer II)
• Certified Pool Operators (CPO) Certificate - or ability to obtain within 3 months (for Engineer II)

Nice To Haves

• Movement between Engineer II and III is based on skills, licensing, and openings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment and systems throughout the Universities properties.
• Operation, maintenance, repairs, and water treatment testing of all steam boilers, hydronic boilers, centrifugal chiller, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
• Operation, maintenance and repairs of air handler units, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigeration units, both commercial and residential.
• Operation, maintenance and repairs of pumping systems associated with heating, cooling and plumbing systems.
• Operation, maintenance and repairs of swimming pools, whirlpool spas, their water treatment and associated pumping systems.
• Plumbing repairs and maintenance of drains, sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, flush valves, floor drains, water heaters, water softeners and any auxiliary plumbing systems.
• Commercial and residential appliance repairs of refrigerators, stoves, ovens, ranges, dishwashers, clothes washers, and clothes dryers.
• Maintenance and repair of residential style forced air furnaces, hydronic boilers, air conditioners and their auxiliary systems.
• Operation, maintenance and repairs of pneumatic air compressors, vacuum system, air dryers and their axillary systems.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of pneumatic control systems as related to the temperature control of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Operation of the computerized Energy Management System (EMS) where it applies to the temperature control of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of air handler units, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigeration units, both commercial and residential.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of pumping systems associated with heating, cooling and plumbing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance of swimming pools, whirlpool spas, their water treatment and associated pumping systems.
• Plumbing repairs and maintenance of drains, sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, flush valves, floor drains.
• Preventive maintenance and minor repair of residential style forced air furnaces, hydronic boilers, air conditioners and their auxiliary systems.
• Operation of the computerized Energy Management System (EMS)

Benefits

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave
• $1500 sign-on bonus (Payable after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree