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Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Working Title: General Maintenance Worker - Custodian

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : This is an ongoing posting

• Closing Date : Open until filled

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Variable

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Variable

• Days of Work : Variable

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97/hourly; $37,104- $50,049/annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Variable

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)

Join our team of dedicated maintenance staff today! Custodians are responsible for maintaining clean and safe State buildings in and around the State Capitol Complex in St. Paul. Their duties include routine maintenance such as sweeping, dust mopping, vacuuming, emptying waste and recycling bins, cleaning restrooms, and more. Positions are ideal for hard workers that enjoy self-directed work while still being part of a team environment.

This posting is used to fill several positions for all State Office Buildings on the Capitol Complex. Most positions are fulltime evening shift working from 4pm to Midnight. However some positions may be day shift or have variable hours. Specific building and shift options will be discussed at the time of interview based on current availability. Employees working 2nd shift receive a $2.25/hour pay differential.

Applications received in response to this announcement will be used to fill openings at various building locations as they become available. All buildings are located in St. Paul on or near the State Capitol Complex.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

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

• A working knowledge of commercial cleaners such as 3M Twist ’n Fill Chemical Management System. Cleaning agent(s) may include, but are not limited to; disinfectants, non-acid bowl cleaner, multipurpose cleaner, glass cleaner, and disinfecting wipes. Must have the ability to appropriately select the agents(s) handle, apply and dispose of safely.

• Methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use them effectively and operate safely

Ability to:

• Use hand tools and operate electric cleaning/maintenance equipment.

• Follow simple oral and written instructions.

• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.

• Keep simple records.

• Establish and maintain good customer service relationships with clientele and co-workers.

• Perform the physical aspects of the job as described above

• Speak and understand basic English

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent employment

Physical Requirements

Successful candidate must pass pre-employment physical. Physical Demands: Work Performance Testing (WPT). Job involves exerting up to 20-35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 6-20 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects.

Additional Requirements

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK and EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS.

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.