Building Superintendent

Building Superintendent

Salary

$45.37 - $56.72 Hourly

Location

4401 Xylon Ave N, New Hope, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Department

City Manager

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 12:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Description

Join the City of New Hope, a city of almost 22,000 residents located in the heart of the Twin Cities northwest suburbs. This is a new position responsible for the coordination of and direct maintenance of the City's five facilities in collaboration with the site managers. The successful candidate will have strong communication, Microsoft Office skills and technical skills. Experience with service and maintenance contracts are a plus! Typical hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with occasional need for evening and weekend hours. The direct manager for the position will be the city manager.

Examples of Duties

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of mechanical systems, including boilers, air handlers, chillers, rooftop units, makeup air units, ventilators, unit heaters, generators, air compressors, VAVs, pumps, garage doors, fire alarm systems, etc.
• Plan, prioritize, assign and supervise building and facility maintenance and the work performed by vendors.
• Coordinate with department heads and other staff members all work to be performed internally or by vendors/contractors.
• Provide input to department heads regarding annual operating budgets.
• Review invoices and monitor expenditures to assure compliance with approved budgets.
• Operate and monitor building automation systems and lighting control systems, including performing remote troubleshooting. Use system insights to ensure equipment operates efficiently and to anticipate maintenance needs.
• Perform on-call duties to respond to emergencies including fire alarms, equipment malfunctions and security concerns. Maintain building security systems and coordinate daily building access.
• Carry out routine maintenance including carpentry work, furniture repairs, painting, lock replacement and lamp changes. Determine when contractor services are needed and recommend accordingly.
• Work with building occupants to prioritize service requests and provide updates on project schedules or disruptions. Respond promptly to staff requests and maintain a high level of service.
• Perform seasonal duties including snow and ice removal from building walkways.
• Assist with special projects including furniture moves, room set-ups, event preparation and equipment handling.
• Monitor and make changes to ensure a safe environment and OSHA compliance.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the vendor performing janitorial duties to ensure standards of cleanliness and upkeep are maintained.
• Fulfill other related responsibilities as assigned. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for evenings, weekends and early mornings as needed.
• Follows all safety standards, applicable city work rules and personnel policies.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Training at vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associates degree plus LCT Experience
• Three to four years of related experience.

Training, Certificates, and Licenses

• Class 2-C or greater boilers license within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Valid drivers license in the State of Minnesota.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally runs, and/or Frequently Climbs up to 50 steps, and/or Continuously Balances, Bends/Stoops, Kneels, Crouches, Squats, Crawls, Stands, Walks, or Reaches above shoulder level, and/or Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training preferred to exceptionally perform all functions of this position.

Experience

• Five to six years of related experience.

Training, Certificates and Licenses

• Class 2-B or 2-A boiler's license

Additional Information

Tentative Timeline:

Nov. 30 - Interview with Staff

Dec. 7 (evening) - Interview with Personnel Board

Dec. 11 - Interview with City Manager

Early January - Starting timeframe

The city of New Hope offers an excellent, complete benefits package to full-time, eligible employees including: health and dental insurance; health savings account (HSA); short-term, long-term and life insurance; pension (PERA); holidays; personal leave; deferred compensation plans; tuition reiumbursement; employee assistance program and wellness program.

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The City does not accept "see resume" as an answer for any question and this answer will result in points not being awarded during scoring. Please indicate that you acknowledge receipt of this disclosure.

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Do you possess, or will you possess, a valid drivers license by the target date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience with building maintenance. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience with carpentry. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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If you have a boilers license, indicate which one. If not, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience with plumbing. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience with HVAC. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience working with building automation systems. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience working with vendors to coordinate building maintenance. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience negotiating and overseeing contracts. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience issuing requests for proposals for vendors to provide services. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience working with leadership on annual operating budgets. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe your experience maintaining a safe environment and ensuring OSHA compliance. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe how you've used Microsoft Word or an equivalent product in your work. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe how you've used Microsoft Excel or an equivalent product in your work. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Describe how you've used Microsoft Outlook or an equivalent product in your work. If no experience, enter "n/a".

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Provide in detail any additional work-related information you feel would be helpful for us to know in evaluating your application. If none, enter "n/a."

Required Question

Employer City of New Hope

Address 4401 Xylon Ave N

New Hope, Minnesota, 55428

Phone 763.531.5111

Website http://newhopemn.gov/jobs