Operating Maintenance Engineer Job Minneapolis area,Minnesota USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Operating Maintenance Engineer I

The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is a relationship building. Each individual at MCC is a hospitality hero who fulfills our mission by providing service and fostering relationships. We make a positive impact on our internal and external guests by collaborating and delivering excellence in our service and facility. We host more than 300 events annually and contribute to a vibrant downtown community by providing economic impact through visitor spending at hotels, restaurants, arts & attractions, and retail establishments.

The Minneapolis Convention Center is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Individuals who are black, indigenous, or a person of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and those with disabilities to apply.

This position properly maintains and ensures the safe and efficient building operation of the Minneapolis Convention Center and makes certain that our guests are comfortable and have an exceptional experience. The Minneapolis Convention Center is the city’s largest building asset covering approximately 1.5 million square feet.

Work Location

This position currently works on-site only.

Salary

Anticipated salary for this position is $38.72/hour, depending on qualifications.

Differentials

Monday through Friday Shift Differential - An additional $1.93
/hour shall be paid, for all hours worked to employee whose regularly scheduled shift begins between the hours of 11:00am and 6:00am.
Saturday and Sunday Shift Differential - Provided that a weekend shift differential shall be paid, to all employees whose regularly scheduled shifts begin within these hours; 1st Shift (6:00am and 1:59pm) $1.63 per hour, 2nd Shift (2:00pm and 8:59pm) $2.17 and 3rd Shift (9:00pm and 5:59am) $2.47.

Continuous Application Process

This job posting will be used for on-going hiring without closing for applications. Applications will be reviewed in groups on an on-going basis.

This posting was amended on 8/27/2026 to reflect the current hourly pay of $38.72. This will increase to $39.88 on 10/01/2026.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and repair the 109 air handling units, 69 fan coil units, numerous exhaust and transfer fans. This includes repair and replacement of coils, heating and cooling valves, actuators, dampers, ball and gates valves.

Operate, maintain and repair the High-Pressure steam system which is utilized to provide year around building heat and supply steam to the commercial kitchen.

Provide essential support to maintain optimal HVAC system functions.

Provide operational diagnostics on the Building Automation System to ensure proper temperature in the occupied spaces which consist of the exhibition halls, auditorium, ballrooms, meeting rooms, concourses, and office spaces.

Ensure proper operation of plumbing systems throughout the building including the 350+ touchless toilets, urinals, flushometers, soap dispensers, faucets. Other plumbing duties include upkeep and repair of waste lines, dishwashers, and automatic drinking fountains/bottle filler stations, cartridge filter replacement on water supply lines.

Emergency generator and fire sprinkler system pumps – perform system safety checks and load testing as required. Maintenance of dry-fire sprinkler system includes dry valves, air compressors, tamper valve/flow switches and fuel tanks.

Knowledge of fire extinguisher types – replace discharged extinguishers with correct replacements. Provide assistance with annual testing and inspection of hundreds of extinguishers throughout the facility with contractor.

Facilities maintenance – maintain and adjust operable wall panels in the meeting rooms.

Maintain and repair overhead rollup doors throughout building.

Perform maintenance and repair on large fleet of battery-powered lifts, forklifts, Cushman tugs and scissors/articulating lifts.

Refrigeration – Perform maintenance and repairs on various refrigeration units including ice machines, walk-in coolers/freezers and drinking fountains.

Provide troubleshooting and maintenance on low-voltage…