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State of Minnesota Housekeeper - General Maintenance Worker in Luverne, Minnesota

Working Title: Housekeeper

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted : 04/11/2024

  • Closing Date : 05/31/2024

  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home-Luverne

  • Division/Unit : Building Services

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies; Day/6:00 am - 2:30 pm; Evening/2:00 pm - 10:30 pm & 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Days of Work : Vary

  • Travel Required : No

  • Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97 / hourly

  • Classified Status : Classified

  • Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Commissioner's Plan/IWT

  • Work Area : Building Services

  • FLSA Status : Nonexempt

  • Telework Eligible : No

  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This job posting will be used to fill current and future intermittent vacancies at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Luverne. An intermittent employee works an irregular and uncertain schedule as the needs of the agency require. Intermittents must be available to work all three shifts and some weekends. The position is initially not eligible for insurance benefits.

The position will perform a variety of Housekeeping responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Maintains building floors and hallways using machine or manual processes by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing and stripping wax, and vacuuming and scrubbing carpets.

Clean windows, ceilings and walls by determining appropriate cleaning agents, mixing chemicals, and applying them.

Clean and maintain rooms and furniture by dusting, moving/rearranging furniture and setting up or taking down tables and chairs.

Clean restrooms by scrubbing floors, sinks, stools, maintaining supplies of soap and paper products and emptying wastebaskets and trash containers

Assist in distribution of clean linen and pickup of soiled linen.

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 agents(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely.

  • Methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to operate and use them effectiely and make minor repairs.

  • Use hand tools and handle fairly light materials manually.

Ability to:

  • Use hand tools and handle fairly light materials manually

  • Perform work functions using ladders and scaffolding

  • Perform laundry functions

  • Function in adverse weather conditions

  • Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction

  • Make minor mechanical repairs to maintenance equipment

  • Operate simple maintenance equipment

  • Follow instructions, read and understand operational manuals, and keep records

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

  • A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

  • A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

  • Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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.

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