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Working Title: Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Class: Refrigeration Mechanic

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/05/2024

• Closing Date : until filled

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Corrections

• Division/Unit : Capital Resouces/Physical Plant

• Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Stillwater

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.76 - $35.64 / hourly; $64,226 - $74,416 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

This position provides journey-level mechanical work associated with the maintenance and repair of all the various air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration equipment, coolers, freezers, and other building systems, and performs other duties assigned throughout the Minnesota Correctional Facility -Stillwater

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform both the normal and emergency maintenance and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ventilation and steam systems so that the systems are kept in working order and the preventive maintenance guidelines are met.

• Supervise, hire, train, count, direct, and evaluate offenders assigned to incarcerated individual crews.

• Maintain preventive maintenance files for all required equipment.

• Oversee special projects involving the installation of new systems to the physical plant and facility.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individual.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Possession of Universal EPA Certification for Handling of Refrigerants.

• Two (2) or more years of journey-level refrigeration mechanic experience in the maintenance and repair of major air conditioning and refrigeration systems, e.g., central air conditioning, window air conditioners, HVAC, and commercial refrigeration.

• Valid Class D driver‘s license, which may be required for specific job assignments.

Note: Appliance or home refrigerator repair does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Diploma or degree in HVAC/refrigeration from a vocational-technical training program.

• Vocational schooling/training in building automation controls.

• First Class C Boiler‘s License or higher.

• One (1) year of experience working with building automation systems.

• Two (2) years of experience trouble-shooting pneumatic/direct digital controls and/or building automation systems.

• Two (2) years of journey-level refrigeration mechanic experience in the maintenance and repair of large commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers 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 at teresa.moen@state.mn.us. (teresa.moen@state.mn.us )

Additional Requirements

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.