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Working Title: General Maintenance Worker

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Direct Care & Treatment

• Job ID : 84280

• Location : St. Peter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 2/20/2025

• Closing Date : 03/06/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care & Treatment / DHS St Peter AFSCME

• Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT St Peter BLDG Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday; scheduled to work some weekends.

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : St. Peter

• 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. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Are you a dedicated worker looking for the right job? The General Maintenance Worker provides the full range of building services to assigned areas within the Building Services Department at St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, campus buildings, and rental areas. The General Maintenance Worker works under general supervision and ensures that a clean, sanitary, and attractive environment is maintained for clients, staff and other personnel.

Duties for this position include:

• Clean and maintain floors, windows, ceilings, walls, restrooms, client rooms, halls, offices, etc.

• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.

• Pick up garbage and recyclable items.

• Monitor cleaning and paper supplies for buildings.

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 and to make minor repairs

Ability to:

• Follow simple oral and written instructions.

• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.

• Keep simple records.

• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining a large facility which includes floors and lighting.

• 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 you clearly describe your work experience in the areas listed for each job held.

REFERENCE CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials.

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.