Working Title: Custodian

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Mn State Academies

• Job ID : 78188

• Location : Faribault

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/05/2024

• Closing Date : 07/12/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / MSA Maintenance

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : MSA Campuses

• 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.

The requisition will be used to fill a 40 hour/day shift General Maintenance Worker position at the Minnesota State Academies in Faribault. It is open to qualified bidders and to qualified applicants simultaneously.

Job Duties:

The cleaning and maintenance of various academic and/or residential/dormitory buildings:

• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum dust mop, carpet extraction, strip old and apply new finish to floors as required

• Empty and clean trash receptacles and recycling containers

• Clean classrooms

• Clean restrooms and provide necessary tissue and hand cleaning supplies and maintaining necessary supplies on hand

Clean outside of building entrances, sweeping, removing snow and ice and emptying trash containers;

• Maintain loading dock as necessary.

• Move furniture and/or equipment within and between buildings

• Maintain all equipment and tools in proper working order

• Perform minor maintenance work on equipment and buildings

• Assist with the setup of special events.

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.

• Knowledge of 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.

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.

• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.

• Ability to prioritize work and be flexible during frequent interruptions

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills (including sign language) to interact daily with students and staff at the Minnesota State Academies

Physical Requirements

• To be in physically good health along with demonstrated ability to climb stairs and ladders.

• Physical health and endurance should allow the employee to frequently bend, stretch, stoop, stand, squat, crawl, walk and be able to shovel snow and use snow blowers/snow removal equipment as needed.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a daily basis and occasionally up to 50-80 pounds.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Criminal Background Check

• In accordance with the Minnesota State Academies Driver's License and Records Checks Policy #444, employees driving MSA vehicles (rented or owned) shall be required to conform to MSA's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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.