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City of Minneapolis · 3 months ago

Operating Maintenance Engineer I

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$37.24/hr - $37.24/hr

3+ years exp

The City of Minneapolis is seeking an Operating Maintenance Engineer I to maintain and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Minneapolis Convention Center. This role involves operating, maintaining, and repairing various HVAC systems, plumbing, and building automation systems while providing essential support to ensure guest comfort and facility functionality.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and repair the 109 air handling units, 69 fan coil units, numerous exhaust and transfer fans. This includes repair and replacement of coils, heating and cooling valves, actuators, dampers, ball and gates valves

Operate, maintain and repair the High-Pressure steam system which is utilized to provide year around building heat and supply steam to the commercial kitchen

Provide essential support to maintain optimal HVAC system functions

Provide operational diagnostics on the Building Automation System to ensure proper temperature in the occupied spaces which consist of the exhibition halls, auditorium, ballrooms, meeting rooms, concourses, and office spaces

Ensure proper operation of plumbing systems throughout the building including the 350+ touchless toilets, urinals, flushometers, soap dispensers, faucets. Other plumbing duties include upkeep and repair of waste lines, dishwashers, and automatic drinking fountains/bottle filler stations, cartridge filter replacement on water supply lines

Emergency generator and fire sprinkler system pumps – perform system safety checks and load testing as required. Maintenance of dry-fire sprinkler system includes dry valves, air compressors, tamper valve/flow switches and fuel tanks

Knowledge of fire extinguisher types – replace discharged extinguishers with correct replacements. Provide assistance with annual testing and inspection of hundreds of extinguishers throughout the facility with contractor

Facilities maintenance – maintain and adjust operable wall panels in the meeting rooms

Maintain and repair overhead rollup doors throughout building

Perform maintenance and repair on large fleet of battery-powered lifts, forklifts, Cushman tugs and scissors/articulating lifts

Refrigeration – Perform maintenance and repairs on various refrigeration units including ice machines, walk-in coolers/freezers and drinking fountains

Provide troubleshooting and maintenance on low-voltage building automation systems throughout the facility

Perform preventive maintenance scheduled daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly

Perform welding, soldering, brazing and metal fabrication as required

Make estimates and keep records of all time and materials including ordering materials and submitting reports. Maintain logs of temperatures, pressures and other records for monitoring of equipment statuses

Qualification

HVAC systemsBuilding Automation SystemsBoiler LicenseElectrical systemsRefrigeration maintenanceWeldingSolderingMechanical aptitudeCustomer relation skillsBlueprint reading

Required

3 years of post-high school education, specialized training, trades apprenticeship or equivalent in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems

At least 3 years of related experience with a minimum of 1 year with a boiler license

State of MN Class 2-C Boiler License

Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

Exposure to physical tasks and hazardous conditions such as high voltage equipment, chemicals, fumes, dust, confined spaces, extreme hot and cold temperature conditions, heights including rooftops and catwalks, poor lighting conditions, burn hazards and loud noises