General Maintenance Worker - Evening Custodian

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Inver Grove Heights, MN

6d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Dakota County Technical College seeks a General Maintenance Worker (Evening Custodian) to perform custodial and general maintenance of the entire campus, buildings, and grounds. Buildings and cleaning areas are assigned on a rotation schedule. The worksite is defined as the entire campus. Work is all done under the direction of the Building Services Manager. This position is primarily located at (Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, MN). Based upon departmental priorities, this position may also provide support at Inver Hills Community College (Inver Grove Heights, MN).

Requirements

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.
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.
Must be able to work on their feet for eight hours a day, lift up to thirty-five pounds on a regular basis, up to fifty pounds on an occasional basis, must be able to stoop, kneel, push, pull, work above the shoulders, walk stairways, and to climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

Ability to safely operate or learn how to operate various equipment including but not limited to; vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, buffers, and pressure washers.
Knowledge of how to operate the fire alarm and security systems or have the ability to learn to operate them.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial and general maintenance of the entire campus, buildings, and grounds.
Buildings and cleaning areas are assigned on a rotation schedule.
Work is all done under the direction of the Building Services Manager.
Provide support at Inver Hills Community College (Inver Grove Heights, MN) based upon departmental priorities.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents