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Working Title: Electromechanical Systems Spec

Job Class: Electromechanical Systems Specialist

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 94373
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 06/02/2026
• Closing Date : Open until filled.
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Automation
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 7am-3:30 pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : On Capitol complex
• Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• 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 is designed to administer, evaluate, troubleshoot and repair the Capitol Complex IP based integrated environmental systems including the following: fire alarm, access control, video recording, and emergency intercom systems, including hardware, software and networking (LAN/WAN) requirements. Additional responsibilities including assisting with the maintenance of the building environmental, parking meter, lighting controls, utility metering, and various LAN operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of field experience operating, programming, and maintaining commercial building automation and control systems using programming tools Honeywell CPO, Honeywell CARE and Tridium Niagara N4.Ability to demonstrate an understanding of protocols like BACnet, LON, Modbus, and Honeywell C-bus and how to integrate them into a BAS.
• Experience with Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) automation system capabilities sufficient to perform application programming activities (e.g., Quick Builder, Graphic Display Builder) as well as 3rd party integration.
• Two years of field experience calibrating, adjusting, installing, and troubleshooting of utility meters, sensors, and other electronic measuring devices.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints and job specific specifications.
• Valid MN Class D Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Industrial Electronic Technology or Computer Technology.
• Database management systems administration (e.g., Microsoft Access, SQL, Excel, Word)
• Principles and applications of HVAC, environmental, security and life-safety systems.
• Control theory and direct digital control (DDC) systems.
• Functional integration of electronic and mechanical environmental, fire management and security systems processes and needs with automated systems technology.
• Computer aided/integrated facilities management information systems and technology sufficient to provide program coordination and oversight for unit specialist(s) and technical support in identifying and troubleshooting issues.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank, driver's license check-Department of Revenue background check and the BCA background check and employment reference checks. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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.