Operating Maintenance Technician - St Paul, MN - Xcel Energy
Saint Paul, MN 55117
About the Job
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? Aposition at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
We anticipate the need for one or more Operating Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our Rice Street Service Center in St Paul, MN. The hourly pay for this position is $48.69/hr.
This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from April 24, 2024 to May 8th, 2024.
In this position, you will be responsible for the on-going operations and maintenance of Xcel Energy's buildings in the Metro East region. Position will report to the Rice St Service Center but will require travel to other sites in Metro East Region. Successful candidate will have experience with heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including but not limited to, boilers, chillers, heat pumps, and DX rooftop units, as well as experience with building automation, fire life safety systems, and preventative maintenance programs. This position will require successful candidate to be available for emergency call-out and overtime assignments.
The shift hours for this position will be from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Required
Successful candidate will have a High school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and meet all of the following criteria:
Currently a Journeyman Technician or five years of operating experience combined with equivalent course work or competency card.
Possession of a 2nd class "C" Boiler license or higher.
Must possess a universal CFC certification
Proficient in BAS (Building Automation Systems) and have proficiency in related BAS and Microsoft Office systems. Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, such as Maximo, is a plus.
Possess a high mechanical aptitude and high level of learning ability to maintain proficient understanding of various types of building systems.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Ability to perform work from ladders, scaffolding and in high and confined areas and ability to sixty (60) pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Also, must be proficient in maintenance and repair tasks such as:
Welding and brazing
Sheet metal repair and installation
Electric and electronic troubleshooting
Proper and safe use of chemicals
Equipment installation and repair, i.e., motors, bearing shafts and related equipment
Various structural and building repairs, i.e., garage doors, minor roof repairs
Proficient working knowledge of heating systems, i.e., boilers, steam and hydromic, gas fired rooftops, heat pump systems, etc.
Proficient working knowledge of cooling systems, i.e., chillers, rooftops and other types
Proficient working knowledge of fire/life safety systems
Proficient working knowledge of UPS/generator/battery systems
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $48.69 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
Deadline to Apply: 05/08/24
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