Mechanical Systems Repair Specialist / Building Utilities Mechanic
Normandale Community College
Building Utilities Mechanic
202: AFSCME - Craft, Maintenance, and Labor
Bloomington
Non Job Exempt
Full time
Classified - Unlimited
$30.45 - $35.12
We are proud, equal opportunity and affirmative action employers, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Classification: Building Utilities Mechanic
Unlimited, Full Time
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Onsite
Salary Range: Hourly from $30.45 to $35.12; Annually from $63,580 to $73,331
*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch, this is the correct range.)
This vacancy is posted on-line from Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to Tuesday, October 13, 2026 until 11:59 PM.
Provide building maintenance services in a professional manner by providing consistent quality services to ensure a clean, safe and environmentally sound operation of buildings for all students, employees, and visitors to Normandale Community College. Operate and maintain campus heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and other mechanical and electrical systems to improve efficiency and economy. Perform minor repairs to systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical and pneumatic and other equipment. This position is responsible for maintaining the environmental climate of all campus buildings and spaces including temperature, ventilation, and humidity to provide a healthy and comfortable environment. This position is a part of the Facilities Emergency call list and will occasionally be encouraged to respond to related emergency situations.
This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
ESSENTIAL: These qualifications are required to move forward; as such, (ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following):
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, income protection plans, generous vacation, and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself, and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.
This position is also part of American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The Agreement Between Minnesota State Employees Union AFSCME, Council No. 5, AFL-CIO and the State of Minnesota many additional benefits provided.
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
12-02-2026
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09-29-2026
10-20-2026
Vicky Sayaovang
wi7881gs@minnstate.edu
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