General Maintenance Worker

Working Title: General Maintenance Worker
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/04/2024
• Closing Date: 03/18/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Mn State CTC Fergus Falls AFS
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Mn State CTC Fergus Fall / MnSCU Mn State CTC FF Class
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies
• Days of Work: School year: Monday - Thursday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM and Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 PM; Summer: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97 / hourly; $37,103 - $50,049 / annually (Plus shift differential, per union contract)
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Facilities
• Location: Fergus Falls
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position exists to provide students, staff, faculty, and the general public a safe, clean, and attractive environment to learn and/or work.

Responsibilities

• On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
• Clean and keep in good order, all assigned work areas.
  • Classrooms, offices, lounges, and hallways daily
  • Restrooms and locker rooms
  • Entries and corridors
• Keep custodial and storage closets in order.
  • Inventory and stock supplies as needed; Launder dust mop heads and cleaning towels; Ensure electrical panels and staircases are not blocked; Ensure MSDS book is available; Clean the actual room including moping, washing sinks, etc.; Notify supervisor with any concerns or issues.
• Assist with campus events.
  • Set up and take down of sporting events, music/drama events, other campus events; Assist groups coming on to campus with their set up and take downs; Assist other GMWs with pre and post clean up.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

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 reports.
• Ability to:
  • Follow simple oral and written instructions.
  • Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
  • Keep simple records
• Valid driver's license necessary to drive department vehicles such as pick-ups, snowplows, sanding trucks, and state feet vehicles on and off campus. Driving record must pass the State of Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicle review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
• 2 or more years of custodial experience.
• 2 or more years of proven mechanical equipment repair.
• 2 or more years of proven carpentry experience.
• Willing to obtain boiler license.
• Willing to obtain electrical license.
• Able to prioritize duties to meet deadlines.
• Able to keep a positive, professional, proactive mentality at all times.
• Able to respect and support decisions that don't always meet your approval.
• Be flexible with designated work areas and schedules to meet the needs of the campus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to to use hand tools.
• Ability to move heavy objects (e.g., furniture, posts, equipment, etc.) and use ladders and scaffoldings.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 50-100 lbs.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time, move throughout campus, and transport heavy objects.
• Capable of pushing and pulling and repetitive activities.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Heidi Balgaard at heidi.balgaard@minnesota.edu.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Heidi Balgaard at heidi.balgaard@minnesota.edu.

About Minnesota State

M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the fifth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 8,000 credit-based students and 7,000 non-credit students each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State 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.