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Working Title: Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Class: Building Services Supervisor 1

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

+ **Job ID** : 85668

+ **Location** : Fergus Falls

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/07/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/13/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept. / Vets Home-Fergus Falls-MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : Fergus Fall Veterans Home / Housekeeping-Maintenance

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $22.99 - $31.36 / hourly; $48,003 - $65,479 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **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.

_This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume._

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an individual to join our team as a Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee and complete housekeeping, laundry and other required cleaning assignments in the resident care or common areas of the Home.

This position is responsible for:

-Effectively working with the Home Administrator to ensure the delivery of all housekeeping and laundry services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards.

-Providing direction, guidance, and supervisor to staff who provide for the housekeeping and laundry needs of the residents and campus.

-Establishing documents and procedures for cleaning and sanitizing and ensuring through periodic inspections that these procedures are followed.

-Ensuring equipment and supplies are purchased and appropriate inventory of needed housekeeping and laundry supplies and materials are on hand.

-Plan, propose, establish, and submit budget requests and cost estimates to meet the Home’s housekeeping and laundry services’ needs and staffing.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

+ One (1) year of experience performing custodial or housekeeping work that demonstrates knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

+ Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead sufficient to effectively supervise staff and oversee the work of contractors/vendors as required.

+ Communication skills sufficient to ensure staff understand assigned tasks and to document and ensure compliance with housekeeping and laundry-related procedures.

+ Basic computer skills to use email, word processing and spreadsheet software to correspond with others, keep records and write reports.

+ Organizational and planning skills sufficient to plan, prioritize and complete work assignments in accordance with established time frames.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MDVA leadership and staff, residents and their family members, vendors, and other clientele.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Two (2) or more years of experience performing custodial or housekeeping work.

+ Housekeeping/custodial experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.

+ Experience complying with state and federal regulations, such as Department of Health regulations.

+ Experience in purchasing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies.

+ Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment sufficient to evaluate cleaning quality and adjust cleaning frequencies and employee workload to maintain established quality levels.

+ Skills related to making cost estimates and budget requests.

+ Experience coordinating professional/technical contracts and/or overseeing contractors/vendors.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

+ A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

+ A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

+ Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.