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Working Title: General Maintenance Wrkr

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 82024

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/22/2024

• Closing Date : 12/12/2024

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

• Division/Unit : PM Whitewater Stream Janitor

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Thursday-Monday 7:30 am-4pm. Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly; $42,198 - $52,304 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Whitewater

• 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 is responsible for routine maintenance such as: sweeping, dust mopping, vacuuming, emptying wastebaskets and recycling barrels; cleaning restrooms, stripping/refinishing hard surface floors, shampooing carpets, operating floor machines, carpet extractors and auto scrubbers; window washing, etc. Must be a good team-worker, and able to work without direct supervision. Special Work Conditions: All tasks generate dust. There is frequent lifting of 5-40 pounds, repetitive back and forth movements, bending and stooping, and extensive walking and stair climbing. Tasks require heavy use of arms and wrists, and exertion of upper body, arms, and hands to use equipment such as buffers and extractors.

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; - 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.

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.

Special Work Condition: All tasks generate dust. There is frequent lifting of 5-40 pounds, repetitive back and forth movements, bending and stooping, and extensive walking and stair climbing. Tasks require heavy use of arms and wrists, and exertion of upper body, arms, and hands to use equipment such as buffers and extractors.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent employment.

Physical Requirements

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL (CRT TEST REQUIREMENT MINIMUM IS LIGHT-MEDIUM, EX: ABLE TO LIFT 13-21 LBS FREQUENTLY 100-300 REPS AN HOUR).

Additional Requirements

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK, AND THE MN BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION; STATE TAX BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGHT THE MN DEPT. OF REVENUE, HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LISCENSE; 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.