Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Stationary Engineer
Working Title
Stationary Engineer
Hire Types
Staff
Division
Finance & Administration
Department
Finance & Administration
Unit
Finance & Administration
Location
Bemidji State University Campus
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
40 hours per week September – May on a rotating 8-Hour shift; 30 hours per week June-August on three (3) 10-hour shifts
Posting Details
Please note that you cannot apply for this position on this website!
To apply, go to the Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) website at http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and search for job #70217
Salary Minimum
Depends on qualifications; $29.87 – $34.57 per hour
Salary Maximum
Salary Type
Hourly
Bargaining Unit/Plan
202, AFSCME Craft
Job Description
Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as the Stationary Engineer. BSU’s vision is to educate people to lead inspired lives. To accomplish BSU’s vision, the University prioritizes creating a culture in which diversity is embraced and all people are safe, welcome, and validated. Centered between the three largest Tribal nations in Minnesota – Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth – BSU also prioritizes increasing engagement with American Indian communities to become a destination university.
Enrolling more than 5,000 students, BSU offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and nine graduate degrees encompassing arts, sciences and select professional programs. BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities and has a faculty and staff of more than 550. BSU’s Shared Fundamental Values include civic engagement and leadership, international and multicultural understanding, belief in the power of the liberal arts, and environmental stewardship. BSU is located amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota and occupies a wooded campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. BSU balances rigorous academia with the opportunity to enjoy a fun, robust, outdoor culture. The proximity to the lake and the surrounding north woods allows easy access to an assortment of recreation.
The Stationary Engineer ensures the rules and regulations set by the Minnesota Division of Boiler Inspection are met regarding the operation of high- and low-pressure boiler plants and ensures the supply of steam to the campus is maintained consistently at the recommended levels.
Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a driving history background check and a satisfactory physical assessment.
Responsibilities of the Stationary Engineer include:
- Operating and maintaining the high-pressure steam heating plant on an assigned shift; checking water levels and feeding the water pumping system; maintaining steam pressure at the proper range; operating oil- and gas-fired steam boilers; keeping shift logs on all meters, temperatures, and pressures. Percent of Time: 75%
- Inspecting boilers, boiler equipment, and boiler room appurtenances; making periodic inspections for proper operation of equipment; making minor repairs or emergency repairs, as needed; reporting needed replacements and major repairs; lubricating equipment according to schedules and manufacturer’s recommendations. Percent of Time: 5%
- Operating the water conditioning and testing equipment so peak efficiency is maintained; testing boiler and condensate water for hardness and concentrates; adding chemicals and adjusting blow down to keep boiler and condensate water at prescribed levels after test results; maintaining all water treatment equipment to ensure it is working properly. Percent of Time: 5%
- Keeping records as instructed by the Chief Engineer and maintaining a clean and safe environment; updating and completing records on heating plant operations as required; applying knowledge of hazards and safety precautions; cleaning and painting all equipment and maintaining a neat working area; performing other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Percent of Time: 5%
- Assisting with other duties campus-wide during regular and emergency hours when additional help is required by the maintenance department to ensure any undue hardships for students, faculty, and staff are avoided, whenever possible; maintaining and repairing equipment, when needed, during emergency hours; performing campus-wide maintenance duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer; assisting with snow removal. Percent of Time: 5%
- Operating and maintaining Heating Plant HVAC equipment and plumbing systems; making periodic inspections for proper operation of equipment; making minor or emergency repairs, as needed; reporting needed replacements and major repairs. Percent of Time: 5%
Required Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
- First Class B Grade Engineer’s license.
- A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with high-pressure gas and oil-fired steam boilers.
- Experience operating and maintaining a steam heating plant.
- Skills in the use of maintenance tools, control systems, welding equipment, HVAC systems.
- Experience reading sketches and taking oral and written instructions.
To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of these required and preferred qualifications.
Other Requirements
Other considerations:
- All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.
- Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit, which can be found at: https://www.afscme.org/
- In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to motor vehicle records check annually.
- BSU and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy).
Apply online: Apply for Vacancy Posting 70217, on the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) website: http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/.
Inquiries about the position:
Leslie Ball, Chief Engineer
Email: Leslie.Ball@bemidjistate.edu
If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application or bid, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu.
About
UNIVERSITY / COMMUNITY
WHY BEMIDJI:
Bemidji State University is nestled among the pines along the shores of Lake Bemidji, just blocks from a thriving downtown community. In this Northwoods setting, students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities at their fingertips. Possessing all the charm and character of a college town, Bemidji remains a tight-knit community of good neighbors and engaged citizens who always come out to cheer for the Beavers. While the city of Bemidji – named after the Ojibwe Chief Shaynowishkung (nicknamed Bemidji) – is home to a diverse population of more than 15,000 people, it serves a regional population of more than 100,000.
Though quaint and historic, the city offers the urban conveniences upon which college students rely. Bemidji State is conveniently located minutes away from affordable restaurants, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores, city parks and more. Small, locally owned shops and art sculptures line the streets of downtown Bemidji, while national chains can be found in and around the Bemidji area, including an uptown selection of department stores and restaurants. students at Bemidji State University have the opportunity to experience a dynamic local culture and history. Bemidji also sits at the center of the legends of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The famous statues of Paul and Babe greet students as they drive in from the south along Lake Bemidji.
The thriving downtown community presents ample opportunities for engagement off-campus. Among other things, there are fine-dining restaurants, cafes, and a natural foods co-op in downtown Bemidji. The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows; restaurants and lounges offer weekly live music performances; the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits; and annual events such as the Loop the Lake Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Blue Ox Marathon, Bemidji Winterfest, and The Minnesota Finlandia bring the community together.
For those who love the outdoors, there are wooded, multi-use trail systems within minutes of campus and community parks with walking trails, playgrounds and a skate park. Lake Bemidji State Park and its miles of navigable trails is located directly across the lake from BSU, and the Buena Vista Ski Area – just 12 miles north of campus – offers downhill skiing and BSU-sponsored student transportation in the winter months. Further, the Mississippi River Headwaters is a mere 45 minutes from Bemidji.
For further information About BSU visit our website at http://www.bemidjistate.edu
Review a “special report on how this former lumber town has rebuilt itself as a high-speed, regional center of enterprise” at Bemidji 2.0
Other Resources:
- Visit Bemidji – https://www.visitbemidji.com/
- 218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji – https://www.218relocate.com/
- Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce – https://www.bemidji.org/
- Explore Minnesota – https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidji
Statement of Notice
Bemidji State University prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Title IX Coordinator if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence.
Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1, all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator.
Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Email: TitleIX@bemidjistate.edu or Megan.Zothman@BemidjiState.edu
Phone: (218) 755-2502
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601
Benefits Info
For information regarding benefits: For information regarding benefits: https://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/human-resources/benefits-and-retirement/
This position is included in the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit. A copy of the contract can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/afscme.jsp
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024-002-BSU
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/09/2023
Close Date
10/31/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Please note that you cannot apply for this position on this website!
To apply, go to the Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) website at http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and search for job #70217
Accept Applications
No
Posting Contact
Mary Miller at 218-755-2084 or mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bemidji State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.