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Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76894

• Location : Moose Lake

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/21/2024

• Closing Date : 06/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS Moose Lake AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Direct Care & Treatment / MSOP Maintenance / MSOP ML Hskping/Gen Maint

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97 / hourly; $37,103 - $50,049 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : MSOP ML Hskping/Gen Maint

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides comprehensive services to 740 civilly committed clients. Services include sex offense specific treatment, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming, and volunteer services.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a General Maintenance Worker for our Moose Lake, MN location.

The General Maintenance Worker performs housekeeping tasks and minor equipment repairs in all buildings of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program – Moose Lake campus. In this role, the General Maintenance Worker demonstrates a responsiveness to facility needs, supporting a safe and secure facility in which clients receive quality professional services in a therapeutic environment that is safe for staff, visitors, and clients.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Performing housekeeping, sanitation, and general maintenance work so that a safe, sanitary and aesthetically sound environment is maintained

• Providing guidance, direction, and assistance to client workers so that clients receive planned, coordinated, and comprehensive treatment

• Cleaning and maintaining floors, appropriately disposing of garbage and recyclable materials, snow/ice removal

• Maintaining and performing minor repairs on tools and equipment so equipment is kept serviceable and in good working order

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, and have the following:

• 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 basic oral and written instructions

• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction

• Keep basic records

• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions

Please Note: Resume must reflect each of the qualifications listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing housekeeping or janitorial work within a large complex

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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.