General Maintenance Worker

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Winona, MN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Winona State University is seeking a General Maintenance Worker for the cleaning and maintenance of various academic and/or Residence Life Buildings. This full-time, classified - unlimited position involves performing a range of duties from general cleaning and minor repairs to moving furniture and assisting with special events. The role requires knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment, as well as the ability to perform physical tasks. The successful candidate will be part of the AFSCME - Service bargaining unit. Winona State University, founded in 1858, is the oldest member of the Minnesota State system, offering over 200 majors and programs with a high student success rate. It has campuses in Winona and Rochester, known for their natural settings and dynamic urban environment respectively. The university is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to diversity and affirmative action.

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 demonstrate physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Be in physically good health along with demonstrated ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Physical health and endurance should allow the employee to frequently bend, stretch, stoop, stand, squat, crawl, walk and be able to shovel snow and use snow blowers as needed.
• Be able to lift 25 pounds on a daily basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins.
• A complete online application including: A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously, Current Resume, A list of professional references with contact information.

Nice To Haves

• Good human relations skills
• Good communications skills to interact daily with students and employees of WSU
• Ability to prioritize work and be flexible during frequent interruptions
• Good organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintenance of various academic and/or Residence Life Buildings.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, dust mop, carpet extraction, strip old and apply new finish to floors as required.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles and recycling containers.
• Clean classrooms, windows, glass partitions, doors, walls, blackboards, and drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms and provide necessary tissue, and hand cleaning supplies.
• Clean inside building entrances, replace light bulbs and florescent tubes.
• Do light maintenance and routine mechanical repairs or special maintenance and repair activities such as minor repair to vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, window coverings and replace ceiling tiles.
• Cleaning of outside entrances and maintaining necessary supplies on hand.
• Clean outside of building entrances, sweeping, remove snow and ice, clean around trash compactors, emptying trash containers and ash urns.
• Insure proper supplies and equipment are on hand to perform all duties.
• Maintain loading dock.
• Move furniture and/or equipment within and between buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain all equipment and tools in proper working order.
• Perform minor maintenance work on equipment and buildings.
• Assist with the set-up of special events.

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
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

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