Facilities Buildings & Maintenance Advisor

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Division/Unit:
  Operation Services Division / Region 1 Headquarters
• Education Verification
• License / Certification Verification

• Job
• Location:
  
  Bemidji
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 09/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Operation Services Division / Region 1 Headquarters
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $46.96 / hourly; $71,138 - $98,052 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 Operation Services Division is seeking to hire one (1) Facilities Building and Maintenance Advisor in Bemidji, MN. The position implements statewide processes of the DNR Facility Management Program services for the Northwest Region. The position is responsible for maintenance and construction projects, developing annual work plans, facility condition assessments, property remediation and disposition, and project management. The position provides leadership and direction so that facility program services are implemented in a safe, cost effective, customer focused, and sustainable manner in partnership with current Northwest Region facilities staff.

• Assess DNR buildings and infrastructure and coordinate with site managers and other DNR staff to develop a maintenance project prioritization list.
• Prepare remodeling, repairs, construction documents, plans, and specifications for maintenance of buildings and infrastructure in coordination with annual work plans, prioritization, and budgets.
• Administer vendor contracts to ensure compliance with State and Department policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Record assessments, infrastructure inventory, and project status in the statewide database. This includes: buildings, wells, wastewater systems, HVAC, roofing, siding, electrical, plumbing, and limited site infrastructure.
• Work with DNR staff, Facility Program staff, and management to ensure state buildings and infrastructure are safe, well maintained, and useable for their intended purpose.

This position will require travel to sites and facilities in the region to carry out responsibilities.

• Associate's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or related field; AND 3 years of experience managing, planning, or coordinating building construction, maintenance, and repair. OR
• 5 years of experience in facilities or construction trades including experience managing, planning, or coordinating building construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

• Ability to develop technical specifications and cost estimates for projects.
• Project management skills sufficient to manage construction projects from inception to close out.
• Human relations skills sufficient to interact with contractors, vendors, customers, and co-workers in a tactful, cooperative, timely, and professional manner.
• Knowledge of…