Facilities Technician (Chief Boiler's License) - HIRING BONUS (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 CH-C (Chiefs) Boiler's License or higher to be considered for this position. Work is performed on day shifts with weekends off.

Hire : $41.69 hourly

After year one : $44.00 (based on ATU salary rates starting 8 / 1 / 2025)

After year two : $46.32 (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.

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 76

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests

Work Environment : Work is performed in Metro Transit facilities, buildings and outdoors. Some travel is required. May require working in wet or hot, humid non-weather conditions, and in high precarious places up to two thirds of the time. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibration, atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation, hazardous materials such as chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and work space restricts movement, and intense noise may occur on the job.

Physical Requirements : May require lifting up to 50 pounds. May work near moving parts or equipment, in the presence of fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations. May also be required to lift more than 100 pounds with assistance.

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 criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, 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. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

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 .