General Maintenance Worker

Metropolitan State University • Anoka, MN

22h • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities department strives to ensure a clean and safe environment that is inclusive and meets the needs of diverse populations on campus. This position is responsible for all housekeeping, general maintenance and repairs required within an assigned area to insure clean, safe, healthful conditions in all spaces of the assigned area at all times. Also, this position requires to assist in safety, security and operations of the college.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: English sufficient to perform the required duties described above, using reading, writing and verbal skills.
• Different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents and equipment.
• Chemical cleaning agents such as soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply and dispose of safely.
• Methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.
• Ability to: Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
• Follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Keep simple records.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders and high lift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion with vacuum cleaners, wet and dry mops, and other equipment and tools on a regular basis.
• Ability to work overhead on a variety of tasks (such as light dusting and cleaning).
• Ability to think and act quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions, if needed (such as assisting with snow removal on sidewalks).
• Have a basic understanding to navigate online web browsers, email and Microsoft Office computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping
• General maintenance
• Repairs within an assigned area
• Assist in safety
• Assist in security
• Assist in operations of the college

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed