Job Ref: # EB-7655154897
Date Posted: 4/15/2025 10:18:30 AM
City, State: Minneapolis, MN
Category: HVAC
Salary: $33 - $36
Job Description
Position Details:Title: HVAC Mechanics
• Location: Twin Cities, MN campus in beautiful Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
• Shift or Travel: Openings on 1st shift & 2nd shift, mostly Mon. – Fri. standard 8-hours, some weeks four 10-hour shifts.
• Compensation: Initial starting rate is $32.65/hr. going up to $36.41/hr. depending on experience for Mech 2 and $37.30/hr. going up to $40.31/hr. for Mech 3 ( Grade 2, which is three years of direct mechanical experience and Grade 3, which is five years’ experience)
o Bonuses/Additional Pay: With base pay & outstanding benefits these roles pay $70K+ annually!
• Benefits: MN State Retirement Systems (MSRS) pension plan – taxed deferred, thirteen (13) paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays, reduced tuition opportunities covering 75% - 100% of eligible tuition, excellent and affordable health care benefits, wellness program with opportunity to earn lower health care rates, and much more! You also have the option to join the Union, which comes with many more outstanding benefits, job security and stability, and growth!
• Vaccine Requirement: Not Required
Position Description: Mechanic
Mechanics are primarily responsible for providing complex mechanical maintenance, mostly HVAC type work, and repair work to building systems and other related equipment. Key responsibilities include:
• Tests, regenerates, inspects, adjusts, changes filters, repairs/replaces water softeners, distilled water, and laboratory water systems down stream of approved backflow preventers
• Aligns and replaces hot water heating, chilled water, and condenser water pumps
• Inspects/services/performs daily operation to water heating & low-pressure steam systems
• Repairs/replaces hot water heating, low pressure steam systems and steam/chiller components
• Shuts down, starts up, repairs, replaces, and installs irrigation systems
• Daily operation of chilled water generating equipment and repair (non-refrigerant side)
• Inspects, tests, cleans, repairs, and maintains daily operation of cooling towers
• Repairs and replaces components of air handlers and dampers; inspects and cleans coils
• Repairs and replaces variable blade axial fans & generator engines
• Notifies supervisor of equipment & supplies needs and facilities repair or upkeep needs
• Shocks water heaters
• Resets and programs building master clocks and lighting panels
• Flushes and winterizes heating and cooling coils
• Tests, cleans, lubricates, monitors, and inspects fire pumps and associated equipment
Requirements: Technical training in mechanical maintenance with at least 3 years of applicable work experience. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to meet the physical requirements of this position. Ability to interact with fellow employees, management, customers, and the public in a courteous, cooperative, and professional manner. Maintain a positive public image, positive attitude and demeanor when performing a service for customers and the public at the company. Safely perform duties following established company safe operating procedures and practices.