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Refrigeration Mechanic | Salary Range: $32.14 - $37.24 / hourly; $67,108 - $77,757 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in Mankato, MN!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out:

Our Refrigeration Mechanic position will maintain the environment climate of the East District 7 buildings in relationship to temperature, ventilation, and humidity to provide a healthy and comfortable environment for employees to function safely and efficiently. The incumbent will also be responsible for:

• Provides technical assistance and labor as needed for the East District buildings.
• Provides journey-level service, maintenance and repair to all refrigeration, HVAC, and chilled water systems by maintaining and repairing all air conditioning and HVAC systems, including all BAS systems, so that all equipment is operating in the most efficient manner and major breakdowns are kept to a minimum.
• Assists with other facility related duties as needed including snow removal at the Mankato Headquarters.
• Work may involve some early mornings, weekends and/or nights.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of journey-level refrigeration mechanic experience in the maintenance and repair of major air conditioning and refrigeration systems (for example - central air conditioning, window air conditioners, HVAC, and commercial refrigeration.) NOTE: Appliance or home refrigerator repair will not meet the minimum qualifications.
• EPA Type 2 Certification for Handling of Refrigerants.
• A valid Class D Driver’s License if driving a state vehicle or seeking reimbursement.

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

APPLY ONLINE BY 6/16/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to & click “ Search Open Positions ”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “86129” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “ Apply for Job ”
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Questions? Contact Niki Nachreiner (HR Specialist) – [email protected] | 507.317.9655

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