• Temporary Custodian - General Maintenance Worker

    State of Minnesota (Willmar, MN)


    Working Title: Temporary Custodian - General Maintenance Worker

     

    Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

    Agency: Transportation Dept

    *This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

    + **Job ID** : 85223

    + **Location** : Willmar

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary (Approximately 5 months starting in May 2025)

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

    + **Date Posted** : 05/16/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 05/29/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME

    + **Division/Unit** : District 8 - Willmar / Building Services

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly; $42,198 - $52,304 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **End Date** : 10/07/2025

    + **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.

     

    Maintain the building floors and hallways; windows, ceilings, and walls; clean and maintain supplies in restrooms; perform grounds maintenance; clean assigned state-maintained sidewalks and parking lots; operate, maintain and make minor repairs on building and mechanical equipment.

     

    This temporary position is an onsite position located at Willmar MnDOT. The duration of the temporary appointment is approximately 5 months (mid-May 2025 - mid-October 2025). Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge of:

    + Different types of flooring and floor coverings sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and cleaning

    + Chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, anti-bacterial, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle, apply and dispose of safely

    + Methods, hand and power tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs

    + Painting products and the processes of applying.

    + Class D Driver’s License

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Special boilers license

    + Experience operating powered lawncare/snow removal equipment

    + Commercial janitorial experience

    Physical Requirements

    The physical demands of this job will vary, but may include:

    + Lifting objects up to 70 pounds.

    + Transferring objects of various weights.

    + Walking, moving, standing for long period of time.

    + Sitting with pushing or pulling of arm and leg controls.

    + Strenuous physical labor including hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing.

    + Working above ground level (e.g., on ladders and scaffolding).

    Additional Requirements

    REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

    Successful candidate must pass 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

    + Education/License Verification

    + Driver's License Check -A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate.

    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.