Building Operation Technician Cohort 10 Pathways Graduates

Building Operation Technician Cohort 10 Pathways Graduates

Salary

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Location

Varies

Job Type

Varies

Job Number

26FSVS46HKS001

Department

Facility Services

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Attention graduates of Hennepin Countys Building Operation Technician pathway program only.

Hennepin County Facility Services is seeking candidates who have completed the Project for Pride in Living (PPL)/Hennepin County Building Operations Technician program to fill current and future facilities maintenance vacancies across the county.

Facilities Maintenance Workers care for general mechanical and facilities maintenance. Facilities Maintenance-Operations Engineers and trainees oversee equipment including boilers, pumps, air handlers, exhaust fans, generators, USTs, building automation systems, and computerized maintenance management systems.

This posting will be used to fill vacancies at any of the levels. Selection will be based upon the qualifications of the applicants.

Trainee Facilities Maintenance Worker: $42,640.00 - $43,514.99 Annually

Facilities Maintenance Worker: $42,640.00 - $47,170.23 Annually

Trainee Facilities Maintenance-Operations Engineer: $56,352.89 - $64,354.02 Annually

Facilities Maintenance-Operations Engineer: $61,088.14 - $69,761.20 Annually

In this position, you will:

• Operate, repair, maintain and diagnose building systems and equipment such as; boilers, heat pumps, heat exchangers, water heaters, HVAC control systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems including chillers, package and split A/C units, cooling towers, compressors, pneumatics, direct digital controls, emergency generators, circulating pumps, fan units, and others.
• Perform and develop preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Respond and coordinate repairs to building systems and equipment.
• Learn, understand, and explain construction documents and specifications, shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals.
• Respond to building emergencies and after hour calls for repair.
• Maintain and prepare reports and logs (e.g. preventative maintenance reports, work order reports, boiler operations logs, and fuel).

Best Qualified Candidates will have:

• Completed the PPL/Hennepin County Building Operations Technician program and have one year or more of full-time equivalent experience that included skilled mechanical and facilities maintenance in heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and boiler-operation maintenance and repair work. (Education may be substituted for experience.)
• A valid drivers license may be required for certain facilities.
• First Class C boilers license is preferred but may not be required for certain locations.

Nice to have:

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of equipment and building systems.
• Knowledge in operating BAS, fire protection systems, VAV, and DDC systems.
• Basic understanding of water treatment for HVAC systems.
• Ability to:
• Be on call and/or respond to after hour calls, including weekends, and holidays.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Climb and stand on ladders for prolonged periods of time to perform maintenance on building systems or equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation; work in a physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar environments.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships and communication with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Use computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook and Word) and the Internet/Intranet.

Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis. Job offer will be contingent on an employment history/reference check, background check including fingerprinting, and may require a drug test and drivers license check prior to employment.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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Did you graduate from the Building Operation Technician Pathways Program?

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Employer Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs