About this role

Plant Maintenance Engineer Helper | Salary Range: $24.93 - $28.84 / hourly; $52,053 - $60,217 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in Golden Valley, MN! Begin your journey today and check us out: Why Work For Us

Our Plant Maintenance Engineer Helper position will assist the MnDOT Metro District Golden Valley Plant Maintenance Engineer in performing skilled operation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, equipment and other mechanical systems. Assist the Plant Maintenance Engineer in performing building construction maintenance and repair, and grounds maintenance as required. Additionally, this position will assist the plumber and electrician as necessary so that services are provided in a safe and efficient manner.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: The incumbent in this position is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.

Key Requirements

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:
Experience operating and maintaining heating, plumbing, ventilation and electrical systems and auxiliary appliances.
Skill in the use of hand tools of the trade sufficient to make adjustments and simple repairs to equipment and assist in the making of major repairs and alterations.
Experience with building and grounds maintenance and construction practices.
Valid Class D Driver's License.
If advanced to the finalist pool, you will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview:
Knowledge of safety and accident prevention measures and practices.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to accurately relay concerns and problems incurred with equipment to service contractors and supervisor.
APPLY ONLINE BY 11/12/2026 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)
Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “97173” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: COMTO
Visit www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
Contact: Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330