Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II or III - University of St Thomas

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II or III position within the Facilities Management Department. 

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our mission to inspire our students, using the Catholic intellectual tradition, to think critically, work skillfully, and act wisely – all for the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

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The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

General Purpose:  Mechanical Maintenance Engineers will perform preventive maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment and systems throughout the Universities properties. 

Hiring Pay Rate Based On Position and Union Contract

Maintenance Engineer II $28.66/hr

Maintenance Engineer III $37.76/hr

Shift Hours 

Tuesday – Saturday   7:00am – 3:30pm

Monday – Friday   10:00am – 6:30pm

Monday – Friday   2:30pm to 11:00pm

Role and Responsibilities:

• Operation, maintenance, repairs, and water treatment testing of steam boilers, hydronic boilers, centrifugal chiller, cooling towers and closed loop systems. 

• Operation, maintenance and repairs of air handler units, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigeration units, both commercial and residential.

• Operation, maintenance and repairs of pumping systems associated with heating, cooling and plumbing systems. 

• Operation, maintenance and repairs of swimming pools, whirlpool spas, their water treatment and associated pumping systems. 

• Plumbing repairs and maintenance of drains, sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, flush valves, floor drains, water heaters, water softeners and any auxiliary plumbing systems. 

• Commercial and residential appliance repairs of refrigerators, stoves, ovens, ranges, dishwashers, clothes washers, and clothes dryers. 

• Maintenance and repair of residential style forced air furnaces, hydronic boilers, air conditioners and their auxiliary systems. 

• Operation, maintenance and repairs of pneumatic air compressors, vacuum system, air dryers and their axillary systems. 

• Operation, maintenance and repair of pneumatic control systems as related to the temperature control of mechanical equipment and systems. 

• Operation of the computerized Energy Management System (EMS) where it applies to the temperature control of mechanical equipment and systems. 

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

All Classifications

• Valid Minnesota driver's license.
• Proficient in basic computer skills including MS Office, email, word documents and basic spreadsheet navigation.
• Be a member of a bargaining unit (Local 70).

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer III

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a two (2) years technical school in the field of mechanical maintenance.
• Have five (5) years’ experience in the field of mechanical maintenance.
• Minimum of a Minnesota 1^st Class C boiler license.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate.
• Certified Pool Operators Certificate. Preferred or the ability to obtain it in six (6) months. 

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the field of mechanical maintenance.
• Minimum of a Minnesota 2^nd Class C boiler license.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate or the ability to obtain it in twelve (12) months
• Certified Pool Operators Certificate or the ability to obtain it in six (6) months.

HOW TO APPLY

On the University of St. Thomas Jobs page, follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes uploading a resume and copy/pasting a job specific cover letter.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.