Operating Maintenance Engineer I

About the role

The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is a relationship building organization. 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. 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 $39.88/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.

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 building automation systems throughout the facility.
• Perform preventative maintenance scheduled daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly.
• Perform welding, soldering, brazing and metal fabrication as required.
• Make estimates and keep records of all time and materials including ordering materials and submitting reports. Maintain logs of temperatures, pressures and other records for monitoring of equipment statuses.

Working Conditions

Must have the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time. Exposure to physical tasks and hazardous conditions such as high voltage equipment, chemicals, fumes, dust, confined spaces, extreme hot and cold temperature conditions, heights including rooftops and catwalks, poor lighting conditions, burn hazards and loud noises.

Required Qualifications

Education: 3 years of post-school education, specialized training, trades apprenticeship or equivalent in Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems.

Experience: At least 3 years of related experience with a minimum of 1 year with a boiler license.

Licenses/Certificates: State of MN Class 2-C Boiler License. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your Class 2-C or higher MN Boiler Engineer License with your official application to be considered. Without it, your application will be deemed as incomplete.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer operating systems and networking.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work both independently and with a diverse group of people.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer relation skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of HVAC systems (with appropriate troubleshooting skills).
• Demonstrate knowledge of computerized building automation systems.
• Good knowledge of the tools, methods and equipment used in the mechanical operation and maintenance of a large public facility.
• Knowledge of, and ability to perform welding, soldering and brazing as required.
• Ability to read equipment blueprints and schematics to assist in operation, maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with building equipment and perform maintenance and upkeep.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position which include the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 70 pounds and be able to maneuver items weighing more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.