Plant Maintenance Engineer

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/6:30 am - 3:00pm

• Job
• Location:
  
  Shakopee
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/15/2026
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Shakopee
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/6:30 am - 3:00pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• 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:
  Physical Plant
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• 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.

Joining the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Plant Maintenance Engineer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) – Shakopee offers a stable career focused on improving the well-being of all Minnesota as while maintaining critical infrastructure.

• Perform skilled repairs on HVAC, power equipment, refrigeration, and food service systems.
• Manage the energy management system and execute quarterly preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain precise unit logs and mechanical room records for all assigned buildings.
• Assist subcontractors and other trades as needed; adapt to and learn new facility systems.

As part of the DOC team, you will enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive pay, access to one of the state's most affordable health insurance plans, paid time off, a defined-benefit pension that provides lifetime monthly income after retirement and well as access to the Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP), a voluntary 457(b) savings plan to supplement your pension.

• Current licensure in Minnesota as a First Class C Boiler Operator or higher.

• Applicants with current licensure in Minnesota as a Second Class C Boiler Operator may be considered for a provisional appointment until obtaining licensure as a First Class C Boiler Operator

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial driver's license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Teresa Moen n.us.

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

If you have questions about this position, contact Teresa Moen n.us or .

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