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Working Title: General Maintenance Worker-Temp

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/13/2024

• Closing Date : open until filled

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden

• Division/Unit : Operations / Building Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 AFSMCE

• Work Area : Facilities

• Anticipated End Date : November 1, 2024

• Telework Eligible : No

• FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position was previously announced on 02/20/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

This position exists to provide additional support to the custodial staff at the Minnesota Zoo. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned restrooms and public and nonpublic areas, picking up trash, emptying and cleaning trash and recycling containers and performing other assigned cleaning tasks to help ensure a clean, comfortable, healthy, safe and attractive environment for guests and staff. The incumbent may be required to operate fleet vehicles throughout the campus.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform daily cleaning of assigned restrooms and other areas to ensure a clean, safe and inviting environment for guests and staff;

• Perform general grounds maintenance as assigned to ensure a clean, safe and inviting environment for guests and staff; and

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

These are full time temporary positions with anticipated dates of 5/7 through November 1.

Knowledge of:

• Different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents and equipment,

• Chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely,

• Methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.

Ability to:

• Follow simple oral and written instructions,

• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction,

• Keep simple records,

• Valid driver’s license - unrestricted Class D Driver‘s License with a clear driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing basic restroom cleaning,

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to staff and guests with courtesy, respect and an interest in positive problem solving, and

• Must have basic computer skills in data entry and word processing to complete record keeping tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions:

• Ability to frequently move up to 84 pounds,

• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, stretch, reach upward, and have good lateral movement,

• Ability to perform tasks requiring heavy use of arms, wrists, and exertion of upper body, arms and hands to perform duties.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as pulling garbage out of a 50 gallon container or cleaning glass with your arms overhead for a period of time,

• Ability to perform large amount of walking and walk up and down stairs in order to remove trash,

• May occasionally be exposed to loud noises of landscaping and grounds keeping equipment,

• May occasionally be exposed to chemicals which may have a scent that is objectionable and/or noxious in nature.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check including fingerprinting

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

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.