• General Maintenance Worker

    State of Minnesota (St. Cloud, MN)


    Working Title: General Maintenance Worker

     

    Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

    Agency: Transportation Dept

    + **Job ID** : 88565

    + **Location** : St. Cloud

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 09/02/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 09/15/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME

    + **Division/Unit** : Building Maintenance St Cloud

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    + **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** : St. Cloud 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.

     

    *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.

    Job Duties:

    + Perform conference set ups, tear downs, and serve the needs of conference center attendees.

    + Perform custodial, general maintenance and repair of the St. Cloud Headquarters Building and grounds, to keep the facility in clean, presentable, and safe condition for internal and external customers.

    + Clears sidewalks and parking lots of snow and ice by shoveling, applying deicing chemicals, and operating powered snow removal equipment.

    + Assist with facility security and fire extinguisher inspections. This position works with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment, and hand tools.

    Minimum Qualifications

    To qualify, General Maintenance Worker applicants must meet all the following:

    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 repairs.

    Ability to:

    + Maintain physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.

    + Follow simple oral and written instructions.

    + Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.

    + Keep simple records.

    AND

    + Valid Class D Minnesota Driver’s License

    Preferred Qualifications

    + State of MN Special Boiler’s license.

    + Commercial janitorial experience.

    + Knowledge of horticulture practices sufficient to properly care for lawns, trees, and shrubs.

    + Experience operating powered lawncare/snow removal equipment

    + Previous experience with large conference set up and tear downs

    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

    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.