Working Title: General Maintenance Wrkr
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/16/2023
• Closing Date: 06/08/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Winona State Univ-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Winona SU / MnSCU WIN Classified GEN N-Z
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift
• Days of Work: Sunday-Thursday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $16.01 - $22.65 / hourly; $33,428 - $47,293 / annually. For employees working on assigned shifts which begin before 6:00 a.m. or which end at or after 7:00 p.m. shall receive $0.65 per hour for all hours worked on that shift"
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Facilities Services - Integrated Wellness Center (IWC)
• Location: Winona, MN
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

1. The cleaning and maintenance of various academic and/or Residence Life Buildings.

2. The cleaning of outside entrances and maintaining necessary supplies on hand.

3. To move furniture and/or equipment within and between buildings. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

To 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. Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a daily basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Additional Requirements

1. A criminal background check is required.

2. In a cover letter, submit a statement explaining their personal or professional experiences in working with diverse populations (such as persons from differing race / ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, gender, or mental and physical ability) as well as how the applicant would contribute toward a diverse and inclusive academic and employment culture and community at Winona State University.

3. In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, 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 a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. For information regarding the University’s annual crime statistics, please see https://www.winona.edu/security/crimestatistics.asp

If you have questions about the position, contact Lori Mikl at lmikl@winona.edu or 507-457-2766.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Lori Mikl at lmikl@winona.edu.

About Winona State

Founded in 1858, Winona State University (WSU) is the oldest member of the Minnesota State System of colleges and universities. Today WSU serves approximately 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students across two campuses in Winona and Rochester, Minnesota (MN). Winona State was named the best public institution in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” was listed among the “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review and named as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.”

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.