Working Title: Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Class: Refrigeration Mechanic

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 76467

• Location : Moose Lake

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/04/2024

• Closing Date : 05/17/2024

• Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

• Work Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Moose Lake

• Division/Unit : Capital Resources/Physical Plant

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

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position provides maintenance and repair on all refrigeration, cooling, heating, and temperature control systems in the buildings with the assistance of an incarcerated work crew. Provide assistance in installing and operating building automation system at Moose Lake and CIP. Install new and replacement refrigeration equipment and make recommendation on refrigeration equipment needs.

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

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• 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 driver's 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

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.