General Maintenance Worker (Unlimited Full-time)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • North Mankato, MN

3d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker will provide a variety of janitorial and general maintenance work, to include: cleaning designated areas to provide a safe environment, providing routine maintenance to equipment, assisting with snow removal from door entrances and sidewalks, assisting with classroom and special event setup, ensuring the security and safety of assigned work areas and college property as well as assisting students, employees and the public, as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleach and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle, apply, and dispose of safely
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to keep simple records
• Physical requirements include having the health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions such as: Using hand tools, lifting 50 pounds, working in adverse weather conditions and working above ground level such as on ladders and scaffolding
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Please attach a resume with your application, as this is a requirement to be considered
• employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of different types of flooring and floor covering sufficient to determine proper cleaning methods, agents and equipment
• Hold and maintain a valid Minnesota Driver’s License
• Knowledge of State OSHA/Right to know regulations
• Ability to prioritize work and be flexible during frequent interruptions
• Ability to use business software such as email, word processing, internet to access document data and training

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned cleaning including daily, weekly, and annual cleaning tasks in a professional manner to ensure clean and safe buildings and grounds for all students, staff and visitors
• Perform routine maintenance to equipment to ensure they are in safe working order when needed
• Perform classroom, office and special event setup to ensure facilities are setup as requested
• Perform snow and ice removal to ensure clean and safe door entries and sidewalks for students, employees and the public
• Perform security and safety duties and inspections to ensure student, college and state property is safeguarded and the college is following all regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees