General Maintenance Worker

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Coon Rapids, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities department works to provide a clean, safe, inclusive environment that meets the needs of diverse campus populations. The General Maintenance Worker performs housekeeping, general maintenance, and repairs in an assigned area to maintain clean, safe, and healthful conditions throughout its spaces. The role also assists with campus safety, security, and operations.

This is a full-time, classified, unlimited position at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; telework is not available. The listed salary range is $20.87–$29.73, with a separately stated hourly salary range of $20.87–$25.88. The desired start date is November 18, 2026.

Requirements

• English-language skills sufficient to perform the job duties, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of flooring and floor coverings sufficient to determine appropriate maintenance methods, cleaning methods, materials, agents, and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents sufficient to select, handle, apply, and dispose of them safely.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, tools, and equipment sufficient to use and operate them safely and make minor repairs.
• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform the work.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Ability to move and/or transport items up to 100 pounds with assistance on an irregular basis and 20–50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to move over rough terrain or remain stationary while operating push-and-pull arm and/or leg controls.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including shoveling, hauling, moving, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with people in a diverse, multicultural, and multiracial community.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and high lifts.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements using vacuum cleaners, wet and dry mops, and other equipment and tools regularly.
• Ability to perform overhead tasks, such as light dusting and cleaning.
• Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions when needed, such as assisting with snow removal on sidewalks.
• Basic ability to navigate web browsers, email, and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping, general maintenance, and repairs within an assigned area.
• Maintain clean, safe, and healthful conditions in all spaces of the assigned area.
• Assist with the safety, security, and operations of the college.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan.
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and investment options.
• Professional development.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed