General Maintenance Worker Lead

Minnesota State Colleges and UniversitiesSaint Cloud, MN
Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform lead work duties for General Maintenance Workers under limited supervision while providing a clean and safe learning and working environment for St. Cloud State University. This position is considered essential during natural and man-made disasters and during inclement weather. The employee will report for duty as directed by their supervisor and is subject to recall during these types of events.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of principles of lead work sufficient to plan, direct, provide training for, monitor, and review the work of subordinates.
  • Knowledge of different types of flooring sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance.
  • Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely.
  • Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely, demonstrate effectively, and make minor and direct repairs.
  • Ability to provide oral and written instructions sufficient to ensure that other maintenance workers understand their assignments.
  • Ability to keep records and perform clerical functions and math calculations sufficient to order supplies and complete inventories.
  • Ability to read and understand written materials such as instruction manuals, and procedure and policy information.
  • Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, lift and carry materials weighing 40-60 lbs. (occasionally more), and work in inclement weather conditions when necessary.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to shovel/scrape ice and snow.
  • Ability to perform repetitive bending and twisting.
  • Ability to kneel.
  • Ability to sweep and mop.
  • Ability to work in enclosed areas.
  • Ability to go up and down stairs.
  • Ability to move furniture.
  • Ability to reach overhead.
  • Ability to work in buildings after ventilation system is shut off.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.
  • Must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

  • Good work habits and self-motivation.
  • Ability to work well with other maintenance workers.
  • Must be able to organize work and manage time.
  • Common sense and good judgement.
  • Working knowledge of circuit breaker boxes and fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform lead work duties for General Maintenance Workers.
  • Provide a clean and safe learning and working environment.
  • Report for duty as directed by supervisor during natural and man-made disasters and inclement weather.
  • Be subject to recall during emergency events.
  • Plan, direct, provide training for, monitor, and review the work of subordinates.
  • Determine proper methods of maintenance for different types of flooring.
  • Appropriately select, handle, apply, and safely dispose of chemical cleaning agents.
  • Effectively use and operate maintenance tools and equipment safely.
  • Make minor and direct repairs.
  • Provide oral and written instructions to ensure understanding of assignments.
  • Order supplies and complete inventories.
  • Read and understand written materials such as instruction manuals, and procedure and policy information.
  • Perform a variety of physical tasks.
  • Lift and carry materials weighing 40-60 lbs. (occasionally more).
  • Work in inclement weather conditions when necessary.
  • Be at work as scheduled whenever possible, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
  • Lift 50 pounds.
  • Shovel/scrape ice and snow.
  • Perform repetitive bending and twisting.
  • Kneel.
  • Sweep and mop.
  • Work in enclosed areas.
  • Go up and down stairs.
  • Move furniture.
  • Reach overhead.
  • Work in buildings after ventilation system is shut off.
  • Stand for long periods of time.

Benefits

  • Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Generous vacation and sick time
  • Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Robust Pension Plan
  • 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
  • Various investment options
  • Dedicated professional development
  • Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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