Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead (PME) / Full-Time - Day Shift

Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead (PME)

Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 97480

• Location : Hastings

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/03/2026

• Closing Date : 10/16/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings Domiciliary/AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings Maintenance

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 7:00am-3:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.29 - $42.14 / hourly; $75,773 - $87,988 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Work Area : Maintenance/ Minnesota Veterans Home- Hastings

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) Full-time, Day shift position. Day shift: 7:00am-3:30pm. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This positions is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

An employee in this position will conduct lead work duties, maintain a valid Minnesota Boiler Chief C Engineer license, maintain a Class D Water Operator license for the facility, oversee operations for maintenance and repairs of boilers, HVAC systems, water systems and mechanical equipment at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary. This position is required to conduct weekend/holiday rotations of boiler checks during the heating season.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a current Minnesota Boiler Chief Engineer Grade C License

• Possess a Class D Water Operator License

• Ability to direct staff so that staff are able to follow instructions sufficient to carry out assignments in a safe and sufficient manner

• Knowledge of and skills in operating and maintaining low pressure boilers, air handling units, and associated equipment

• Skill in using hand and power tools and other trades equipment

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience repairing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

• Experience using building automation systems

• Experience with fire suppression, fire detection, fire dampers, and fire doors

• Experience with carpentry, door and lock repair

• Possess additional licenses such as Universal Refrigeration, Power Limited Technician, and Plumbing,

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.