Facilities Engineer

Salary : $76,939.20 - $95,867.20 Annually

Location : Coon Rapids, MN

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 202400325

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary of Position

Are you a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a passion for maintaining and improving building systems? We are looking for a Facilities Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facilities. In this position, you will oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, and facilities safety systems, all while contributing to a well-maintained and sustainable environment. If you're ready to bring your expertise and problem-solving skills to a team that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you! Under the general direction of the Facility Operations Manager, is responsible for ensuring smooth operations of the mechanical, electrical, and facilities safety equipment for City buildings. Responsible for daily operations, preventive maintenance, security, remodeling and long-term maintenance programs of facilities owned and leased by the City (approximately one million square feet).

The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence!

Hiring Range : $36.99 - $39.10 / hr

Salary Range : $36.99 - $46.09 / hr

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The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity / expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs complex preventative maintenance and repairs at City facilities, including floors, walls, carpet, windows, mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing systems, and exteriors including roof, walls, walkways, rails and lights.
• Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire / life / safety, elevators, emergency generators, ice rink refrigeration, pneumatic controls, and energy management systems.
• Assists Facility Operations Manager in performing inspections, documenting results, and managing records.
• Provides work direction to internal staff and contractors in HVAC, electrical, and mechanical trades.
• Assists Facilities staff in resolving issues in their specialty areas.
• Creates and maintains records and inventory for work orders, inspection forms, building equipment, preventive maintenance, and utility and energy usage.
• Performs snow removal of sidewalks, applying salt where needed and ensuring all walkways are maintained in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Supports interdepartmental initiatives by developing skills, applying technical knowledge, assisting with projects, and training co-workers.
• Resolves complex technical and mechanical issues related to City facilities.
• Establishes schedules and provides preventative maintenance and testing of building mechanical, electrical, and safety equipment controls.
• Performs carpentry duties of a routine to advanced nature.
• Coordinates building janitorial services.
• Performs boiler inspections and maintenance duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, outside vendors and agencies, and the public.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Exhibits effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

Qualifications and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and lifting, frequently requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires sitting and speaking or hearing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and / or small parts, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

EQUIPMENT / JOB LOCATION :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may include background noise levels associated with the operation of electrical janitorial devices.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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By checking yes below, you indicate you have thoroughly completed the City application, which includes providing all previous employers and reasons for leaving all past jobs. Incomplete responses or a response that refers us to "See Resume" or "See Previous Response" may disqualify your application. If you haven't thoroughly completed the application, you will need to go back and complete the information to be considered an applicant. Additionally, you acknowledge that you have completed the all of the supplemental questions. Failure to provide complete responses to all of the supplemental questions may negatively impact further advancement in the hiring process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application.

In order to be considered for this position candidates must meet the minimum qualification which are listed below. Please review and answer - do you possess all the minimum qualifications?

What best describes your level off education?

If you answered the previous question with Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, please specify what your degree focus was in. If no degree, please list N / A.

How many years of applicable experience do you have?

Do you currently hold a valid MN Boiler's License?

Do you currently have your Universal Refrigeration License with 410A Certificate?

Do you have any of the following experience? Check all that would apply.

Are you eligible for veteran's preference points?The City of Coon Rapids operates under a point preference system, which awards points to qualified veterans to supplement their application. Ten points are granted to non-disabled veterans on open competitive examinations; 15 points are awarded if the veteran has a service connected compensable disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA).To qualify for preference for a competitive exam, you must have a passing score for the position and be a qualified veteran. Qualified veteran means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien separated from active duty under honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces : 1) after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days; OR2) by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; OR3) who has met the minimum active duty required as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 38, Section 3.12a; OR4) who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 85-202.Active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the Secretary. Veterans preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is unable to qualify. You are ineligible to receive points if are were divorced from the veteran or were widowed and have remarried.Claims must be made on this application and documentation submitted within seven days of the application deadline for the position for which you are applying. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility for veteran's preference points. You are not required to supply this information, but we cannot award veteran's preference points without it. You must submit a copy of the "Member Copy 4" of your DD214 or other military documents to substantiate the service information requested. Additional preference is awarded to qualified disabled veterans. Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Spouses applying for preference must supply the "Member Copy 4" of the veteran's DD214 and the veteran's letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or proof of death.Documentation must be within seven days of the application deadline. If your supporting documentation is not submitted within seven days of the application deadline, Veterans Preference Points will not be awarded.

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Salary : $76,939 - $95,867