**Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead** **Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead** **Agency: Corrections Dept** + **Job ID** : 91604 + **Location** : St. Cloud + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/30/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/10/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Corrections Dept / Corrections-St Cloud-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Minn Corr Facl - St. Cloud / SCL Power Plant Chief Engineer + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/ 7am to 3pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $35.67 - $41.42 / hourly; $74,478 - $86,484 / 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. The position is responsible for providing lead work direction to staff in the operation of the St. Cloud Physical Plant Operations, which involves repair and maintenance of all heating and ventilation system in the institution, repair and maintenance of all refrigeration and energy management systems as needed, relief of engineers in the power plant as necessary, repair and maintenance of high-pressure steam boilers and associated equipment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Maintain, repair and perform preventative maintenance and upgrade all HVAC Equipment including controls, air handlers and energy management system. Respond to emergency calls when contacted during normal work hours and staying until systems can be restored to normal as soon as possible. + Install, maintain and repair all refrigeration units in the institution in an approved and environmentally safe way. This would include air conditioners, refrigeration systems, ice machines and water coolers. + Maintain, repair and install natural gas and oil-fired equipment. Will assist the Chief Engineer with coordinatizing and repairs of power plant equipment + Relieve the Stationary Engineers in the Power Plant when necessary and assist with maintenance and repair of Power Plant equipment as needed + Supervise, count, train, direct and evaluate Incarcerated Person(s) who are assigned to work crews and/or the Maintenance Department so security, Incarcerated Person(s) discipline regulations, and institution regulations are upheld. + Ensure all preventive maintenance work orders are complete, correct, and recorded in the Archibus facilities management system. + Will be the designated Chief Engineer in charge per state status in the absent of the Chief Engineer only for licensing purposes This position has direct contact with incarcerated persons. **Minimum Qualifications** To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. + Current licensure in the State of Minnesota as a First-Class Grade B Engineer and the ability to obtain Chief B within three years of hire. + Current EPA Universal Certifications or the ability to obtain certifications within the probationary period. + 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: + Current license as a Mechanical Installer Class B from the City of St. Cloud. + 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. **Physical Requirement** The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Liz Loken at elizabeth.m.loken@state.mn.us **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. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation. 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.