Operating Maintenance Engineer II Job Minneapolis area,Minnesota USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Overview

The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is the City’s largest building asset, covering approximately 1.5 million square feet and hosting over 300 events annually. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of the building so guests have an exceptional experience.

Shift

Day Shift

Salary

Anticipated starting salary: $41.878/hour
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The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor all operations daily, including HVAC, electrical, steam, and chill water usage.

Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems and equipment, including Honeywell controllers and the EBI Building Management System.

Install and maintain Honeywell CP‑O engineered software, check control systems, and fine‑tune operation.

Provide troubleshooting and maintenance on low‑voltage building automation systems throughout the facility.

Perform routine software backups as required for disaster recovery.

Perform preventative maintenance scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.

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

Operate, maintain, and repair the high‑pressure steam system used to provide year‑round 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 occupied spaces such as exhibition halls, auditorium, ballrooms, meeting rooms, concourses, and office spaces.

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

Perform system safety checks and load testing on emergency generators and fire sprinkler system pumps. Maintain the dry‑fire sprinkler system, including dry valves, air compressors, tamper valve/flow switches, and fuel tanks.

Maintain the correct replacement of fire extinguishers and assist with annual testing and inspection of hundreds of extinguishers throughout the facility.

Maintain and adjust operable wall panels in meeting rooms.

Maintain and repair overhead roll‑up doors throughout the building.

Maintain and repair a large fleet of battery‑powered lifts, forklifts, Cushman tugs, and scissors/articulating lifts.

Maintain and repair various refrigeration units, including ice machines, walk‑in coolers/freezers, and drinking fountains.

Working Conditions

Must be able to walk or stand for long periods. Exposure to physical tasks and hazardous conditions such as high‑voltage equipment, chemicals, fumes, dust, confined spaces, extreme hot and cold temperatures, heights (including rooftops and catwalks), poor lighting, burn hazards, and loud noises.

Required Qualifications

Education: 3 years of education, specialized training, trades apprenticeship, or equivalent in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Systems.
Experience: 3–5 years of progressive related experience, including experience with Honeywell EBI Enterprise Building Integrator or a similar competitor.
Licenses/Certificates: N/A
Equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position may be considered.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of computerized building automation systems.

Knowledge of computer operating systems and networking; familiarity with DDC control systems.

Considerable knowledge of…