Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer - night shift
Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer
Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job ID : 97125
Location : Apple Valley
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/10/2026
Closing Date : 11/30/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Operations / Campus Planning & Management / Engineering
Work Shift/Work Hours : Night Shift; 10:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M.
Days of Work : Sunday - Thursday; may include 1 or 2 weekend days
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time, on campus
Salary Range: $34.16 - $39.66 / hourly; $71,326 - $82,810 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Operations: CPM
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.
This posting may be used to fill multiple night-shift positions.
Working timeframe of 22:00 - 06:00 hours. Additional $2.25/hour shift differential for working hours before 6:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M.
This position maintains all equipment related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, maintains the splash pad, and performs limited work on the Fire Alarm system for the Minnesota Zoo. The incumbent provides back-up support to the heat plant and must be able to maintain a working knowledge of the energy management system, communicate system emergencies and ensure mechanical systems maintain a proper environment for the living animals and plant collections and the comfort of staff and guests in support of the Minnesota Zoo's mission of connecting people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. The incumbent drives facilities' fleet vehicles to move around the Zoo campus. Employees work a schedule which may include a weekend day and holidays, coming in early or working late when required.
This position supports operations across a large campus environment and must be able to travel between multiple buildings and work sites located throughout the campus in a timely and reliable manner. Because walking or other forms of transportation may not provide practical access to all service locations, driving and operating a vehicle is necessary to effectively perform job duties and respond to service needs across the campus. A valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a vehicle are required.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform daily service orders and unscheduled maintenance repairs in the Engineering Department so that mechanical equipment operate safely and efficiently with limited down time.
Perform scheduled maintenance tasks on all heating and cooling systems so major repairs can be avoided and the systems operate safely and efficiently with limited down time.
Operate and maintain the high-temperature, high-pressure heating system and related equipment, fire alarm, and Energy Management Systems, SCADA, so that the systems are operating safely and efficiently, and the central heating plant is maintained as a clean, safe work environment.
Perform all @types of maintenance tasks to ensure fire alarm, water, waste, mechanical systems and sub-systems are operational at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked; and the month and year you started and ended.
Valid State of Minnesota 1st Class B Engineer's License
Current and valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to acquire a Commercial Pool Operators License for maintaining interactive water feature within the probationary period and to maintain the license
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems used for heating, cooling and sanitary waste for large, complex campuses similar to the size and variety of the Minnesota Zoo
Knowledge of safety procedures and personal protective equipment needed for performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems
Skilled in using and operating a variety of hand and power tools and meters necessary to perform job tasks and responsibilities for HVAC maintenance and trouble shooting
Ability to locate, read, comprehend and interpret written information from technical documents, manuals and/or procedures required to perform trouble shooting of equipment issues
Record keeping skills sufficient to complete site safety checks and maintenance reports in written or electronic form
Ability to use basic business computer software programs to enter and save data and respond to requests
Demonstrated ability to maintain a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity
Physical Requirements
Ability to work a schedule which may include a weekend day and holidays, coming in early/working late when required
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to carry up to 80 pounds for short distances
Ability to push/pull up to 66 pounds
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, squat, crouch, and stand and sit for extended periods of time
Ability to work from elevated locations, including personal lifts and booms or scaffolding
Ability to work in confined spaces
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check including fingerprinting
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
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.
