• General Maintenance Worker

    State of Minnesota (Golden Valley, MN)


    Working Title: General Maintenance Worker

     

    Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

    Agency: Perpich Ctr For Arts Education

    + **Job ID** : 89606

    + **Location** : Golden Valley

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 10/24/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 11/03/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Perpich Ctr For Arts Education / Ctr for Arts Education-AFSCME

    + **Division/Unit** : PR Center For Arts Education / Maintenance & Custodial Staff

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME

    + **Work Area** : Perpich Center Dormitory

    + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

     

    This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

     

    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 position exists to provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment to all Perpich Center for Arts Education customers by performing general maintenance duties regularly and specifically assigned maintenance and repair activities. Responsibilities include building cleaning duties for all areas of the agency building and grounds; cleaning a variety of spaces, including common areas, residential dormitory, lobbies and entries, elevator, hallways, and restrooms.

     

    The General Maintenance Worker also perform routine preventative maintenance on custodial equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation, such as minor repairs to vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, etc. Clean outside building entrances, sweep, remove snow and ice, and empty trash containers. Provide light maintenance to buildings, maintain lighting fixtures, replace light bulbs, and assist in seasonal cleaning projects as assigned. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Move furniture and/or equipment within and between buildings. Perform other duties as assigned.

     

    The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Experience safely performing a variety of cleaning tasks and procedures.

    + Understanding how to use cleaning equipment, and supplies.

    + Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, administrators, supervisors, and visitors.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience performing janitorial and custodial services in a school environment.

    + Experience in repairing and maintaining equipment.

    Physical Requirements

    Ability to lift 50lbs. occasionally while stooping, bending, standing, turning and/or moving. Work on a ladder.

    Additional Requirements

    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The background check may consist of the following components:

     

    Criminal History Check

     

    License/Certification Verification

     

    Employment Reference / Records 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.