Operating Engineer

About the Position

Join our team!

We are looking for a skilled Operating Engineer to join our Parks and Recreation department. This role involves maintaining and repairing heating, cooling, and power systems, ensuring smooth operations in various facilities.

Location: 1100 North Hamline Avenue
Schedule: Shifts are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and nights 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and include weekends and holidays.

• Maintain and Repair Equipment – Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, boilers, air compressors, generators, and bodies of water like pools and fountains. Perform preventive maintenance, including greasing bearings and changing belts and filters.
• Operate Tools and Machinery – Use specialized tools, testing devices, and computer software to diagnose and repair systems. Safely operate vehicles, material handlers, hoists, and lifts.
• Recordkeeping & Coordination – Maintain work schedules, equipment logs, and inspection records. Coordinate with contractors, trades, and maintenance teams as needed.
• Work in Various Conditions – Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments under different weather conditions.

For more information and essential functions, see our Operating Engineer job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

Must obtain Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) certification within one year of appointment as an Operating Engineer. Failure to obtain and/or maintain CPO certification will result in termination.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.

Five years of experience operating, maintaining, and repairing power units, machinery, and accessories in the areas of air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, erecting and installing of refrigeration machinery and heating systems.

• Must have and maintain a valid First Class C Boiler Operator License.

• A Second Class C Boiler Operator License, with five years of related experience working with that license, may be substituted for a First Class C Boiler Operating License for the first year of employment.

How to Apply

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
• Upload or submit the following documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
  • A copy of your proof of certification First Class C Boiler's License, OR
  • A copy of your proof of certification Second Class C Boiler's License, AND
  • A copy of your proof of certification of Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) certification, if applicable
  • A resume (optional)

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance