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General Maintenance Worker
- State of Minnesota (Marshall, MN)
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Working Title: General Maintenance Wrkr
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Transportation Dept
+ **Job ID** : 89816
+ **Location** : Marshall
+ **Telework Eligible** : No
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 10/24/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 11/06/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME
+ **Division/Unit** : District 8 - Willmar / Building Services
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly; $42,824 - $53,097 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME
+ **Work Area** : Marshall
+ **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.
Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:
This position performs semi-skilled jobs in a variety of trade areas. The incumbent typically replaces parts, makes minor adjustments to machinery, and repairs buildings, equipment and miscellaneous articles. Work is done in accordance with established procedures, and frequent and detailed instructions are given on new or complex work.
This position will maintain the structural maintenance of building facilities and equipment so that structural integrity, energy, efficiency, security and physical appearance are maintained. Also, make minor repairs to facilities to ensure the safety of occupants and extend the usefulness of the structures.
Specific duties include:
+ Maintain and repair buildings and other structures.
+ Maintain HVAC.
+ Assist the plumber in performing plumbing repairs and maintenance.
+ Assist the electrician in performing electrical repairs and maintenance.
+ Maintain the building systems preventive maintenance program.
+ Maintain the headquarters pool vehicle fleet.
+ Perform minor custodial duties and snow removal duties.
+ All other duties as assigned.
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.
+ Must have a Class D Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
+ Special boilers license
+ Experience operating powered lawncare/snow removal equipment
+ Commercial Janitorial experience
Physical Requirements
+ 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
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks
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
This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
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.
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