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General Maintenance Worker
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$41,062 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Working Title: General Maintenance Worker
- Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
- Agency: Minnesota State
- + •Job ID•: 96737 + •Location•: Bloomington + •Telework Eligible•: No + •Full/Part Time•: Full-Time + •Regular/Temporary•: Unlimited + •Who May Apply•: Open to all qualified job seekers + •Date Posted•: 09/02/2026 + •Closing Date•: 09/17/2026 + •Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit•: MN St Colleges & Universities / Normandale
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- Division/Unit
- : MnSCU Normandale CC / MnSCU NormandaleCC Maintenance +
- Appointment Type
- : Unlimited, Full-time +
- Work Shift/Work Hours
- : 2:30pm
- 11:00pm +
- Days of Work
- : Monday
- Friday +
- Travel Required
- : No +
- Salary Range:
- $20.87
- $25.88 / hourly; $43,576
- $54,037 / annually +
- Classified Status
- : Classified +
- Bargaining Unit/Union
- : 203
- Service/ AFSCME +
- Work Area
- : Normandale Campus +
- FLSA Status
- : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
- The work you'll do is more than just a job.
- At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.
The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The General Maintenance Worker provides custodial services for Normandale Community College's buildings and grounds. Buildings are assigned on a yearly rotation schedule but the actual work site is the entire campus. This position plays an important role in making Normandale a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for students, employees, and the community. Hours may vary, depending on the role and special projects. Most positions are Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays. This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
- Minimum:
- + Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering, sufficient to determine proper methods of cleaning and maintenance, and appropriate materials, agents, and equipment to use + Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps, sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle, apply and dispose of safely + Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively, operate safely and to make minor repairs + Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions + Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction + Ability to keep simple records + Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, lift and carry materials weighing 25 pounds and team lift 40-60 pounds (and occasionally more) + Ability to work above ground level, such as, on ladders and scaffolding + Ability to work in adverse weather conditions •
Preferred:
- + Six months or more of work experience in Higher Education or a similar setting + Experience maintaining a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity + Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, managers and others + Experience providing excellent customer service
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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.