Working Title: General Maintenance Worker

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 83776

• Location : Bemidji

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all applicants

• Date Posted : 02/11/2025

• Closing Date : 03/12/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 2A - Bemidji / Operations Manager

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• 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 : Bemidji Building Maintenance

• 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.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: ** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This position is posted concurrently with internal voluntary transfer and bid postings. Position will be filled according to contract guidelines.

This position exists to perform custodial work - completing general maintenance and repairs to buildings and grounds. The position works with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment, and hand tools requiring the frequent lifting, carrying, and holding of supplies and parts up to 50 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning rooms and furniture.

• Assisting with conference room setups to include rearranging, setting up, or taking down chairs and tables.

• Cleaning restrooms and restocking restroom supplies.

• Maintaining floors including sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, and shampooing.

• Landscaping such as planting, mowing, trimming, and watering.

• Removing snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots with snow blowers, shovels, and deicers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods and equipment.

• Knowledge of cleaning products such as ammonia, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely.

• Skill in operating routine maintenance equipment and using hand tools (ex. lawn mowers, trimmers, floor buffer, etc.).

• Valid Class D driver's license upon application.

• Follow simple oral and written instruction.

• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.

• Keep simple records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with powered snow removal and lawncare equipment.

• Skill in making minor mechanical repairs to equipment.

• Previous commercial employment in custodial building and grounds work.

• Previous experience as a General Maintenance or General Repair Worker.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

Pre-Employment Physical Exam: A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

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.