General Repair Worker

Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title: General Repair Worker
Job Class: General Repair Worker
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/07/2023
• Closing Date: 10/20/2023
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Corrections
• Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility - MCF-St. Cloud
• Division/Unit: Physical Plant
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift - 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $25.23 - $29.04 / hourly; $52,680 - $60,635 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• 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 will perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance areas. This includes but is not limited to making adjustments to machinery, replacing parts, repairing buildings, equipment, custodial duties and miscellaneous articles as well as providing assistance to other maintenance staff such as the Locksmith, Carpenters, Masons, Painters and Goundskeepers.The position will also provide leadwork and instruction to incarcerated individuals at the MCF-St. Cloud facility.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - St. Cloud.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of general methods and practices of a variety of trade areas (e.g. mechanics, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing andcarpentry) sufficient to assist licensed trades workers and to repair machinery, tools and facilities in a timely and safe manner.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform thejobduties.
• Ability to safely use hand and power hand tools.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain trucks, tractors, and other ground and road maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess the skills and abilities necessary to fabricate, install, remove, repair and select proper materials in order to do repair work and renovation within the facility.
• Basic knowledge in grounds keeping, snow removal, and irrigation systems.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components consist ofatuberculosis and respiratory screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)forthis position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Masah Sobboh at
masah.sobboh@state.mn.us

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s)inaccordance with Department of Corrections policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

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 Masah Sobboh at masah.sobboh@state.mn.us or 651-361-7173.

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 Masah Sobboh at masah.sobboh@state.mn.us.

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for asaferMinnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed astheytransition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervisioninthe community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community startsonthe day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will findmanypromotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

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)
• 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.