Minnesota / Administration Department / Plant Maintenance Engineer

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Plant Maintenance Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

24 employees hold this title in Administration Department. Median total compensation for the role is $79,375, above the department median of $71,002.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $79,375
Agency median: $71,002
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$11,011$85,263+

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How total compensation varies among the 24 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Plant Maintenance Engineer is held in 11 Minnesota departments. In Administration Department, the median of $79,375 ranks #4 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Veterans Affairs Department

$82,295 · 3

Corrections Department

$80,109 · 25

MN St Colleges & Universities

$79,748 · 51

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$79,358 · 7

MN State Academies

$79,034 · 2

Military Affairs Department

$78,112 · 4

Transportation Department

$76,766 · 6

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$76,034 · 7

Human Services Department

$72,646 · 7

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$63,971 · 2

Median total compensation for the Plant Maintenance Engineer role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Bruce Carrigan

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$85,560

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $77,821
Overtime: $5,441
Other pay: $2,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,560
Hire date: 2022-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bruce Carrigan is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,560. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Cher Yang

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$84,914

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $80,371
Overtime: $1,212
Other pay: $3,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,914
Hire date: 2015-02-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cher Yang works as a Plant Maintenance Engineer for Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Cher earned $84,914 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

He Nguyen

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$84,654

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $80,681
Overtime: $1,290
Other pay: $2,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,654
Hire date: 2014-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Administration Department, He Nguyen serves as a Plant Maintenance Engineer within Itasca Engineering Services. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,654. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

David Albien

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$83,981

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $79,766
Overtime: $2,401
Other pay: $1,814
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,981
Hire date: 1997-10-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Albien is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,981. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tom Hill

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$82,667

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $79,766
Overtime: $2,817
Other pay: $83
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,667
Hire date: 2006-12-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tom Hill holds the role of Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,667. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Alexander Carney

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$81,122

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $79,306
Overtime: $1,056
Other pay: $760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,122
Hire date: 2011-08-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexander Carney works as a Plant Maintenance Engineer for Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Alexander earned $81,122 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Quintin Nelson

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$80,917

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $79,766
Overtime: $225
Other pay: $925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,917
Hire date: 1994-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Administration Department, Quintin Nelson serves as a Plant Maintenance Engineer within Itasca Engineering Services. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,917. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Francis Wosmek

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$80,917

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $79,766
Overtime: $748
Other pay: $402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,917
Hire date: 2018-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Francis Wosmek is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,917. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Oltman

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$80,409

Sub-department: Plant Mgmt Technical Services
Base pay: $77,821
Overtime: $1,399
Other pay: $1,189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,409
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Oltman holds the role of Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Plant Management Technical Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,409. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kevin Fay

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$79,912

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $78,442
Overtime: $912
Other pay: $559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,912
Hire date: 2021-11-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kevin Fay holds the role of Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,912. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Randy Themmes

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$79,874

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $79,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,874
Hire date: 2011-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Administration Department, Randy Themmes serves as a Plant Maintenance Engineer within Itasca Engineering Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,874. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Patrick Mulvaney

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$79,773

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $79,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,773
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrick Mulvaney holds the role of Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,773. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Ubel

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$78,976

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $76,379
Overtime: $485
Other pay: $2,112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,976
Hire date: 2024-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Ubel is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,976. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Daren Perteet

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$77,924

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $76,513
Overtime: $1,103
Other pay: $308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,924
Hire date: 2017-12-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daren Perteet is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,924. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

David Young

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$77,389

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $76,383
Overtime: $325
Other pay: $681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,389
Hire date: 2023-11-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Young is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,389. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Allram

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$59,109

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $58,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $232
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,109
Hire date: 2017-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Allram holds the role of Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,109. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Mcmahon

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2024 total comp

$56,388

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $55,939
Overtime: $286
Other pay: $163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,388
Hire date: 2019-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Mcmahon works as a Plant Maintenance Engineer for Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $56,388 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Russell Updyke

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$53,737

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $51,244
Overtime: $1,005
Other pay: $1,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,737
Hire date: 2024-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Russell Updyke holds the role of Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,737. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ryan Boyd

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$42,257

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $32,669
Overtime: $785
Other pay: $8,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,257
Hire date: 2013-10-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Boyd is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,257. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Richard Murray Jr

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$39,558

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $16,790
Overtime: $2,218
Other pay: $20,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,558
Hire date: 2007-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Administration Department, Richard Murray Jr serves as a Plant Maintenance Engineer within Whitewater Engineering Service. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,558. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Daniel Kammerer

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$38,134

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $37,836
Overtime: $298
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,134
Hire date: 2024-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Kammerer works as a Plant Maintenance Engineer for Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $38,134 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Lue Moua

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$27,472

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $27,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,472
Hire date: 2025-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lue Moua holds the role of Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,472. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jeffrey Bristlin

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$16,209

Sub-department: Whitewater Engineering Service
Base pay: $14,784
Overtime: $112
Other pay: $1,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,209
Hire date: 2012-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Bristlin is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Whitewater Engineering Service. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $16,209. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Chris Nelson

Plant Maintenance Engineer/Administration Department

2024 total comp

$11,011

Sub-department: Itasca Engineering Services
Base pay: $7,603
Overtime: $147
Other pay: $3,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,011
Hire date: 2019-12-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 93
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chris Nelson is a Plant Maintenance Engineer at Administration Department within Itasca Engineering Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $11,011. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.