Plant Maintenance Engineer

Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer Agency: Corrections Dept Job ID : 93968 Location : Shakopee Telework Eligible : No Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 05/01/2026 Closing Date : 05/14/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Corrections Division/Unit : Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Shakopee Work Shift/Work Hours : 2nd Shift/6:30am-3:00pm Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $33.57 - $38.98 / hourly; $70,094 - $81,390 / 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. Joining the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Plant Maintenance Engineer at the The Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Shakopee offers a stable career focused on improving the well-being of all Minnesota as while maintaining critical infrastructure. Primary Responsibilities include Perform skilled repairs on HVAC, power equipment, refrigeration, and food service systems. Manage the energy management system and execute quarterly preventive maintenance tasks. Maintain precise unit logs and mechanical room records for all assigned buildings. Assist subcontractors and other trades as needed; adapt to and learn new facility systems. As part of the DOC team, you will enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive pay, access to one of the state's most affordable health insurance plans, paid time off, a defined-benefit pension that provides lifetime monthly income after retirement and well as access to the Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP), a voluntary 457(b) savings plan to supplement your pension. 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 Minnesota as a First Class C Boiler Operator or higher. (NOTE: Applicants with current licensure in Minnesota as a Second Class C Boiler Operator may be considered for a provisional appointment until obtaining licensure as a First Class C Boiler Operator.) Physical Requirements The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial driver's 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 Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@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.