General Maintenance Worker - General Maintenance Worker

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment to all Minneapolis College customers through performing general maintenance duties according to a regular schedule and specially assigned maintenance and repair activities. It is also designed to provide our customers with support required to set up the facility for special events and instructional periods. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Complete seasonal cleaning projects to include carpet extraction, stripping and waxing floors, and detailed cleaning as assigned by supervisor. Use equipment consistent with its intended purpose and design. Report any defective, broken, or unsafe equipment to your supervisor. Attach tag on the handle of the equipment stating problem, date, and name of person reporting the problem. Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and participate in mandatory training, testing, and certification for employees and equipment safety and maintenance. Operate all equipment, and store and handle all supplies, in a safe manner. Utilize the appropriate personnel safety equipment. Clean and disinfect urinals, toilets, sinks, counters and work areas using trigger sprayers and C3 machines.

Requirements

Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents and equipment.
Knowledge of 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.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
Ability to perceive and determine potential safety hazards.
Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited direction.
Ability to use database programs sufficient to enter and retrieve information and keep simple records

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency.
Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in anti-racism professional development learning opportunities.
Frequently bend, lift, and maneuver items daily.
Move from one location to another while navigating uneven terrain.
Work in a seated or standing position for extended periods of time.
Move and/or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Complete seasonal cleaning projects to include carpet extraction, stripping and waxing floors, and detailed cleaning as assigned by supervisor.
Use equipment consistent with its intended purpose and design.
Report any defective, broken, or unsafe equipment to your supervisor.
Attach tag on the handle of the equipment stating problem, date, and name of person reporting the problem.
Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and participate in mandatory training, testing, and certification for employees and equipment safety and maintenance.
Operate all equipment, and store and handle all supplies, in a safe manner.
Utilize the appropriate personnel safety equipment.
Clean and disinfect urinals, toilets, sinks, counters and work areas using trigger sprayers and C3 machines.

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