General Maintenance Worker - Building and Grounds Maintenance

What drives you? At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system.
We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system.
You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good.
You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota.
You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization.
MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.
Job Details Working Title: General Maintenance Worker - Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Class: General Maintenance Worker Agency: Transportation Dept Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 11/16/2023 Closing Date : 12/05/2023 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME Division/Unit : District 2B - Thief River Falls Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift Days of Work : Monday - Friday 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 : Thief River Falls 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.
Job Summary ** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students.
Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
Under general supervision, this position exists to perform custodial and general maintenance and repairs to building and grounds to provide a clean, comfortable, healthy and safe environment for internal State employees and external customers in as efficiently a manner as possible.
This s position works with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment, and hand tools requiring the frequent lifting, carrying, and holding of supplies and parts up to 50 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds.
Cleaning rooms and furniture.
Assisting with conference room setups to include rearranging, setting up, or taking down chairs and tables.
Cleaning restrooms and restocking restroom supplies.
Maintaining floors including sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, and shampooing.
Landscaping such as planting, mowing, trimming, and watering.
Removing snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots with snow blowers, shovels, and deicers.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Candidate must possess a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of and skills in: 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.
Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of painting products and processes of applying.
Knowledge of horticultural practices sufficient to properly care for lawns, tress, and shrubs.
Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds and effectively communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Skills in the use of hand and power tools.
Skills to operate lawn maintenance equipment and snow removal equipment.
The ability to do light repairs on equipment.
Exercise independent judgment.
Basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if an accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship to the employer.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in a variety of areas throughout the complex and in some cases in the out-state district buildings with a large variety of tools (both power and hand).
The employee frequently uses gross and fine dexterity in a variety of positions including reaching outward, overhead, bending, working with outstretched arms, working from heights and bending over.
The employee works with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment.
, and hand tools.
The employee is required to frequently lift, carry, and hold supplies and parts up to 50 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds.
Loads over 100 pounds are lifted occasionally, but with the aid of lifting devices and fellow workers.
Fine dexterity and eye coordination of the wrists, hands and fingers to handle, feel, scrape, pound or use force is constant up to 25 pounds.
Working conditions include vision, noise vibration, respiratory and chemical hazards.
Employee works outdoors in variety of weather conditions.
Additional Requirements REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment.
The background check may consist of the following components: • SEMA4 Records Check • Criminal History Check • Employment Reference Check • Education/License Verification • Driver's License Check • Pre-employment physical 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 https://www.
mn.
gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Macy Ollrich at debra.
graves@state.
mn.
us or 218-407-7137.
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 Macy Ollrich at debra.
graves@state.
mn.
us.
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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities.
Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation.
Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.
dot@state.
mn.
us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.
The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: https://www.
dot.
state.
mn.
us/policy/hr/hr009.
html.