Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead; PME​/Day Shift

Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead (PME) / Full-Time - Day Shift

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Working Title:
Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead (PME)
Job Class:
Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead
Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job : 97480
• Location
  :
  Hastings
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 10/03/2026
• Closing Date
  : 10/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings Domiciliary/AFSCME
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift 7:00am-3:30pm
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $36.29 - $42.14 / hourly; $75,773 - $87,988 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) Full-time, Day shift position. Day shift: 7:00am-3:30pm. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This positions is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

An employee in this position will conduct lead work duties, maintain a valid Minnesota Boiler Chief C Engineer license, maintain a Class D Water Operator license for the facility, oversee operations for maintenance and repairs of boilers, HVAC systems, water systems and mechanical equipment at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary. This position is required to conduct weekend/holiday rotations of boiler checks during the heating season.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.

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• Possess a current Minnesota Boiler Chief Engineer Grade C License
• Possess a Class D Water Operator License
• Ability to direct staff so that staff are able to follow instructions sufficient to carry out assignments in a safe and sufficient manner
• Knowledge of and skills in operating and maintaining low pressure boilers, air handling units, and associated equipment
• Skill in using hand and power tools and other trades equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

• Experience repairing refrigeration and air conditioning…