Position Description

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

Maintain mechanical and building equipment and tankage in water treatment plants and pump stations.

Work Location – This position currently works on-site only.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on and maintain boilers along with pertinent equipment related to them, perform chemical testing and safety checks.
• Take protective and preventative measures to keep systems and equipment in working order and including but not limited to cleaning, loading of consumables, lubricating, and performing periodic adjustments and manufacturer-recommended calibrations.
• Maintain and, when necessary, operate valves and actuators, pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, filter presses, boilers, overhead cranes, hoists, and other equipment used in water treatment plants and pump stations.
• Read meters and gauges and records results.
• Maintain chemical feeders and associated equipment.
• Operate and maintain motorized handling equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, overhead cranes, and track-mobiles for movement of materials and chemicals.
• Clean treatment plant process areas and equipment in an efficient and safe manner, using power washers, floor cleaning equipment, etc. as necessary, and may clean process tanks, wet-wells, clarifiers and similar equipment, using fire hoses when necessary
• Operate and maintain underground utility infrastructure including valves, manholes, and pipelines. Activities may include hand excavation and unplugging of pipelines.
• Provide assistance to Machinists and other trades as assigned.
• Keep records of time and materials. Submit reports on work completed to supervisors.
• Use computerized maintenance management system for maintaining records of preventative and demand maintenance requests.
• Work in a team environment with minimum supervision.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent

1-year certificate or diploma or proof of satisfactory amount of equivalent course work in a program focused in Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance, or a related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None, if minimum qualifications are met.
Three years of related experience in maintaining water plant systems, mechanical systems, rotating machinery, and/or hydraulics may be substituted for 1-year certificate qualification.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required

• Valid Driver's License at time of Hire
• Minnesota Boiler License: Special Engineer within 6 months of hire, and must obtain and

maintain a Second Class Engineer, Grade C within 24 months of hire.

• HAZWOPER Operations Level Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Class D Minnesota Water Supply System Operator Certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Associated Boards of Certification (ABC) Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I within 18 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA safety rule: lock-out/tag-out, confined space, arc flash, MSDS

on water treatment chemicals.

• Possess basic mechanical skills:

• Ability to write legibly and speak clearly in communicating with the public and fellow

City employees.

• Knowledge of and ability use computers, software, phones and other modern tools

in performing the work.

• Working knowledge of fire extinguisher usage and types.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy objects.
• Ability to pass fit test, and must perform work wearing full face respirator /self contained

breathing apparatus.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Medical Exam
After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination which includes a physical screening.

Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Stationary Engineers Unit . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:
https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/engineers/

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire [one] months after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being.
Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

New 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave.
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs-such as qualified parking and van pool expenses-with pre-tax dollars

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Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program (Download PDF reader), technology discounts and more.