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Minnesota Department of Transportation

General Maintenance Worker

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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

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Job Description

General Maintenance Worker Minnesota Department of Transportation - 4.1 Golden Valley, MN Job Details Full-time $20.87 - $25.88 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Pension plan Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Snow removal Record keeping Chemical handling safety procedures Floor cleaning chemicals Equipment repair Chemical handling Minor facility damage repair Disinfectant cleaning chemicals Cleaning surfaces Class D Cleaning equipment Machine minor repairs Ice removal Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description General Maintenance Worker |
Salary Range:
$20.87 - $25.88 / hourly; $43,576 - $54,037 / annually Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in Golden Valley, MN! Begin your journey today and check us out: Why Work For Us Our General Maintenance Worker position will perform general maintenance and cleaning of the MnDOT Golden Valley buildings and grounds as well as assist trades people and general repair workers at the Golden Valley property (and other Facility Management properties as needed) in related work and perform heavy manual labor.
Examples of work include:
  • Perform repair and maintenance duties as assigned.
  • Make minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
  • Perform minor plumbing.
  • Assist electrician with electrical projects.
  • Assist in maintaining HVAC equipment.
  • Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and entrance.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Learn About Our Benefits
    Health & Wellness:
    Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
      Financial Well-Being:
      Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
        Professional Development:
        Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
          Work/Life Balance:
          Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
            At-Work Benefits:
            Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office Here are the
            Minimum Qualifications:
            NOTE:
            The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible by phone and able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.
            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 Perform parking lot snow and ice removal activities by operating (or learning to operate) snow and ice control equipment (e.g., loaders, pickup plows, skid steers, blowers, brooms, etc.) Keep simple records
            Required:
            Valid Class D Driver's License Ability to obtain and maintain: DOLI Unlicensed Individual Electrical Work Registration within 6 months of hire DOLI Unlicensed Individual Plumbing Work Registration within 6 months of hire
            APPLY ONLINE BY 09/21/2026
            (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered) Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click " Search Open Positions " Enter the Job Opening ID "96887" in the Keywords search box & click " >> " Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click " Apply for Job " When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Indeed Visit www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
            Contact:
            Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - | 612.346.8330
            Job Type:
            Full-time Pay:
            $20.87 - $25.88 per hour
            Benefits:
            Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
            Work Location:
            In person

            Benefits

            • Paid Time Off (PTO)
            • Sick Leave
            • Financial Aid/Assistance
            • Professional Development