Facilities Technician (Special Boiler's License or higher) - REPOST

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is the largest provider of transit service in the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest transit systems. We operate bus and rail service, essential to the region's mobility, and provide resources for carpooling, van pooling and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get where they're going, makes a dent in the region's ever growing congestion and promotes a cleaner environment.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

The Public Facilities Technician assists Metro Transit engineering and facilities division to maintain more than 800 bus shelters, 35 light rail stations, 16 transit centers and more within the Twin Cities seven county area. The Facilities Technician maintains, repairs and cleans facilities ranging from daily operation and maintenance of building operating equipment including but not limited to boilers, HVAC equipment, lighting, glass replacement to operating heavy equipment for landscape and snow removal. The Facilities Technician must have a State of Minnesota Special - Boiler's License or higher to be considered for this position. Work is performed on day shifts with weekends off.

Hire : $40.70 hourly

After year one : $42.96 (based on ATU salary rates starting 8 / 1 / 2025)

After year two : $45.22 (Subject to contract change, based on ATU salary rates starting 8 / 1 / 2025)

This role is eligible to receive a $4,000 Hiring Bonus!

• $2,000 after the first 30 days of employment, and
• $2,000 after successfully completing a probationary period.

The shift for this position is Monday-Friday from 6am to 2pm.

This posting will establish a six (6) month eligibility pool for current and future openings. It will remain open until all positions are filled.

What you would do in this job

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of experience (performing industrial / commercial facility systems maintenance duties, including facility maintenance heating systems and boilers ) and completed education (degree field of study in building maintenance related trade such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pipefitting or building maintenance ) :

License Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Union : Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)

Grade : Wage Class 73

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests

Work Environment :

Position works both inside and outside in varying weather and environmental conditions. One-third to two-thirds of the time works near moving parts or equipment, vibrations and around risk of electrical shock. Typical noise level for this position is loud.

Physical Requirements :

Regularly required to : sit for long periods, stand / walk occasionally, speak using a two-way radio, hear normal conversations and over a two-way radio, reach with hands / arms frequently below chest height and occasionally overhead, on a rare occasion, lift / carry / push / pull up to 50 pounds, must have adequate close vision, distance vision, normal color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position), and a background check which verifies education and employment if not previously verified. A driving record and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

If the position you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management position, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards, you must pass a pass a criminal background check. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the position and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us .