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Working Title: General Maintenance Worker (SA24052)
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 02/29/2024
- Closing Date: 03/06/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Mankato State Univ-AFSCME
- Division/Unit: MnSCU Mankato SU / MnSCU MAN Classified I-N
- Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
- Work Shift/Work Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Tuesday - Saturday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97 / hourly; $37,103 - $50,049 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
- Work Area: Dining Center/Rover
- Location: Mankato
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: No - Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position will work Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
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Job Summary
This position exists to provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for the staff, faculty, students, and guests of Minnesota State University, Mankato.
This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a University closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather /Short Term Emergency Closings at: https://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.
Qualifications
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
- Keep simple records.
Additional:
- Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions. See attached Weight/Torque Requirement for Building Services Employees.
- Prior to the date of appointment, this position requires a criminal background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Knowledge of the proper use of MSDS sheets, Right-to-Know regulations/Global Harmonization Standards (GHS), OSHA, Blood-borne Pathogen Standards, the proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), along with other safety practices required by local, state and federal regulations
- Ability to work different shifts and flexibility to work overtime when needed.
Physical Requirements
Equipment/Duty: Weight: Push/Pull Torque; Description of Duty:
Load/Unload Table Cart: 25-45lbs; 18lbs for moving cart; Lift table (usually done with two people)
Gym Floor Matting: 45-50lbs; 60lbs for moving cart, 10lbs for unrolling mat, 40-50lbs lifting mat: Two people required to lift mats off cart. Must be positioned on floor and then rolled out.
Dust Mopping: 11lbs; 6lbs on dry floor, 12lbs on floor tracked with sand and salt; Gym floors are dusted before, during and after events.
Snow Shoveling: 4lbs; 10-40lbs depending on weight of the snow: Clean entries, sidewalks, and emergency exits (including 2nd floor exits).
Trash Remote (Brute Container); 25-50lbs; 2lbs to push/pull cart, weight of barrel will vary depending on the quantity and type of trash; Transport bags or trash from site to larger receptable (lift truck).
Trash Removal; 285lbs; 23lbs push/pull; Transport bags of trash from building to outdoor dumpster.
Bleacher gates; 50lbs Portable gates for bleachers that must be lifted into place and removed when bleachers are needed for an event. May require two people to lift.
Furniture: 100lbs 70lbs; Two people lifting. Two-three people pushing/pulling.
Additional Requirements
This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.66 to 299C.71 Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act. It is expected that the employee maintains the ability to pass applicable background check throughout employment. It is the employees responsibility to notify the supervisor no later than the beginning of your next shift of any charges, allegations, convictions that may impact their standing under the applicable
background check.
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating in and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three year's worth of statistics are included for
certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: https://www.mnsu.edu/university-life/health-and-safety/university-security/personal-safety-and-alerts/annualsecurity-and-fire-safety-report/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at tel:507-389-2111, or by
emailing security@mnsu.edu.
Application Details
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.
If you have questions about the position, contact Lacie Mitchell-Garza at lacie.mitchell-garza@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1065.
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 Lacie Mitchell-Garza at lacie.mitchell-garza@mnsu.edu.
About Minnesota State University, Mankato
More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds,support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse
community.
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 agencys 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. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name-
Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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.
