Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead

Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead

Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 97890

• Location : Lino Lakes

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/21/2026

• Closing Date : 11/19/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN Department of Corrections

• Division/Unit : LL Building Maintenance Supv/ Physical Plant

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.14 - $40.81 / hourly; $73,372 - $85,211 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• 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.

Provide lead work direction to Plant Maintenance Engineer staff in the operations of the Power Plant and all plant-supporting activities. This is to include the machinery repair for operation of the plant operations departments including laundry, kitchen, DDC controls, welding, vehicle maintenance and repairs, and all HVAC. This position will also have the responsibility of being the facility’s proper license holder of a “Chief Engineer – Class C” Operating Engineer’s license. This individual will coordinate inspections for the facility and be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Must possess current licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Boiler Chief Engineer Grade C or higher

• Leadership skills sufficient to provide leadwork direction that includes prioritizing and assigning job duties, directing, guiding and reporting on work activities of other staff.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Possession of Universal Refrigerant License.

• Experience in providing lead work direction to other employees, preferably experience in leading licensed and unlicensed trades employees.

• Knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC and energy management system maintenance and repair, steam and hot water heating and associated apparatus including refrigeration systems.

• Knowledge of underground storage tank monitoring requirements.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components may consist of a physical examination, a drug test, tuberculosis screening, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tracy Larsen at [email protected] ([email protected])

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.