33 skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Minnesota, on employers' own career pages, from 17 employers. The three employers with the most openings are 3M, Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army, Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command and Department of the Air Force, with 15 of the 33. 48 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $69,081 to $93,185, with a median of $80,538. The places with the most are Elmendorf AFB, AK (5); Duluth, MN (4); Saint Paul, MN (4). A typical posting has been open 15 days.
Minnesota requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Workday (54%), USAJOBS (34%), Greenhouse (10%), SmartRecruiters (2%).
Open skilled trades and maintenance jobs
3M
Cottage Grove, MN · Posted Oct 12
Refrigeration & Air Condition Mechanic (HVAC)
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $47.62, with the potential to reach $47.62 .
3M
Staples, MN · Posted Oct 7
Machinist
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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The starting rate of pay for this position is $31.06, with the potential to reach $44.37 .
3M
Maplewood, MN · Posted Oct 5
Electrical Reliability and Maintenance Engineer (Maplewood, MN)
$124,127 to $151,710 a year71% above the median listed hereSeen today
3M
Cottage Grove, MN · Posted Oct 5
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Multi-Craft
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The starting rate of pay for this position is $50.03 .
3M
Hutchinson, MN · Posted Oct 1
Construction Electrician
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $44.63, with the potential to reach $45.63 .
3M
Hutchinson, MN · Posted Sep 30
HVAC Craftsperson (Hutchinson, MN)
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $44.63, with the potential to reach $45.63 .
3M
Maplewood, MN · Posted Sep 28
2nd Shift Plumber Pipefitter
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $48.53, with the potential to reach $48.53 .
3M
New Ulm, MN · Posted Aug 31
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician (New Ulm)*
Seen todayOpen 50 days
3M
Maplewood, MN · Posted Aug 17
Electrician*
Seen todayOpen 64 days
Postings with their own page
Each posting below has its own page with any pay it lists, how long it has been open and a link to apply on the employer's own site.
1 posting.
Skilled trades and maintenance jobs by place in Minnesota
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Elmendorf AFB, AK | 5 |
| Duluth, MN | 4 |
| Saint Paul, MN | 4 |
| Faribault, MN | 3 |
| Maplewood, MN | 3 |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 2 |
| Edina, MN | 2 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 2 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 2 |
| Alba, TX | 1 |
| Albertville, MN | 1 |
| Arden Hills, MN | 1 |
| Bridgeport, AL | 1 |
| Burnsville, MN | 1 |
| Camp Ripley, MN | 1 |
Who is hiring skilled trades and maintenance in Minnesota
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| 3M | 9 |
| Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army | 3 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force | 3 |
| Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force | 2 |
| Greystar | 2 |
| National Park Service, Department of the Interior | 2 |
| Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope | 2 |
| Bozzuto | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many skilled trades and maintenance jobs are open in Minnesota?
33 on Oct 19, 2026, from 17 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Minnesota are most skilled trades and maintenance jobs?
Elmendorf AFB, AK (5); Duluth, MN (4); Saint Paul, MN (4).
Do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in Minnesota pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $80,538; across the US it is $73,934. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does Minnesota require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 30 or more employees (in force 2025-01-01). Source: Minn. Stat. 181.173.
How much do skilled trades and maintenance jobs in Minnesota pay?
48 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $80,538 and the middle half runs from $69,081 to $93,185. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. Minnesota requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring skilled trades and maintenance in Minnesota?
The employers with the most openings are 3M (9), Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army (3), Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force (3). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 15 days, and 20 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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