Operating Maintenance Technician - Maple Grove, MN

Xcel Energy•Maple Grove, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the need for one or more Operating Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our Maple Grove Service Center in Maple Grove, MN. The hourly pay for this position is $51.78/hr. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from July 16, 2026, to July 29, 2026. In this position, you will be responsible for the on-going operations and maintenance of Xcel Energy's buildings in the Metro West region. Position will report to the Maple Grove Service Center but may require travel to other sites in the Metro West service territory. Successful candidate will have experience with heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including but not limited to, boilers, chillers, heat pumps, and DX rooftop units, as well as experience with building automation, fire life safety systems, and preventative maintenance programs. This position will require successful candidate to be available for emergency call-out and overtime assignments. The shift hours for this position will be from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Currently a Journeyman Technician or five years of operating experience combined with equivalent course work or competency card.
Possession of a 2nd class "C" Boiler license or higher.
Must possess a universal CFC certification.
Proficient in BAS (Building Automation Systems) and have proficiency in related BAS and Microsoft Office systems.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Ability to perform work from ladders, scaffolding and in high and confined areas.
Ability to lift sixty (60) pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, such as Maximo.
Possess a high mechanical aptitude and high level of learning ability to maintain proficient understanding of various types of building systems.

Responsibilities

On-going operations and maintenance of Xcel Energy's buildings in the Metro West region.
Maintenance and repair tasks such as: Welding and brazing, Sheet metal repair and installation, Electric and electronic troubleshooting, Proper and safe use of chemicals, Equipment installation and repair (motors, bearing shafts, related equipment), Various structural and building repairs (garage doors, minor roof repairs).
Proficient working knowledge of heating systems (boilers, steam and hydronic, gas fired rooftops, heat pump systems, etc.).
Proficient working knowledge of cooling systems (chillers, rooftops and other types).
Proficient working knowledge of fire/life safety systems.
Proficient working knowledge of UPS/generator/battery systems.