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Working Title: Mason

Job Class: Mason

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 79883

• 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 : 09/04/2024

• Closing Date : 09/17/2024

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Corrections

• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Moose Lake / ML Building Maintenance Supv

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.71 - $33.07 / hourly; $59,946 - $69,050 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• 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 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.

This position will perform skilled masonry work in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and structures at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Moose Lake.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a registered apprenticeship program or journey-level status or 6,000 hours of experience as a bricklayer and/or stonemason.

NOTE: Applicants with only non-union experience will be required to provide detailed work history and references at interview.

Applicants will be further assessed on the following:

• Skill in using saws, hammers, nails, bolts, or form hardware

• Skill in performing masonry work including building, altering, and repairing structures.

• Knowledge of building and positioning forms for pouring concrete and dismantles forms

• Knowledge of mixing concrete and mortar

• Ability to grade dirt and concrete efficiently and accurately

• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years work experience in brick masonry.

• 2 or more years work experience in tuckpointing.

• Experience in supervising work direction of other employees

• Experience working in a correctional/secured environment

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email¿ Lisa Duffin at lisa.duffin@state.mn (lisa.duffin@state.mn.us) .

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

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.