Join the team at South Central College! Our mission is to provide an accessible and inclusive learning environment that cultivates student success and advances regional economic development. Our vision is to be the region’s leading institution in preparing students for the global marketplace by creating an inclusive environment and providing academic, technical, and professional resources to pursue their chosen career, educational, and personal goals.

Working Title: General Maintenance Worker
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/13/2023
• Closing Date: 05/31/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / S Central TC-Faribault-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU S Cntrl Faribault TC / MnSCU S Cntrl Farblt TC Class
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift; Monday - Friday; 2:30pm - 11:00pm. Summer hours from 5/10/23 - 8/15/23 are 9:00am - 6:30pm Monday - Thursday and 9:00am - 1:00pm Friday.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $16.01 - $22.65 / hourly; $33,428 - $47,293 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Facilities
• Location: Faribault, Minnesota
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• 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.

The General Maintenance Worker will provide a variety of janitorial and general maintenance work, to include: cleaning designated areas to provide a safe environment, providing routine maintenance to equipment, assisting with snow removal from door entrances and sidewalks, assisting with classroom and special event setup, ensuring the security and safety of assigned work areas and college property as well as assisting students, employees and the public, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleach and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle, apply, and dispose of safely.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of different types of flooring and floor covering sufficient to determine proper cleaning methods, agents and equipment.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance to operate safely and make minor repairs.
• Knowledge of State OSHA/Right to know regulations.
• Ability to prioritize work and be flexible during frequent interruptions.
• Ability to use business software such as email, word processing, internet to access document data and training.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include having the health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions such as:
  • Using hand tools.
  • Lifting 50 pounds.
  • Working in adverse weather conditions.
  • Working above ground level such as on ladders and scaffolding.

Additional Requirements

South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.

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 Stephanie Gates at stephanie.gates@southcentral.edu or 507-389-7277.

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 Stephanie Gates at stephanie.gates@southcentral.edu.

About Minnesota State South Central College

South Central College's mission is to provide an accessible and inclusive learning environment that cultivates student success and advances regional economic development. Our vision is to be the region’s leading institution in preparing students for the global marketplace by creating an inclusive environment and providing academic, technical, and professional resources to pursue their chosen career, educational, and personal goals.

Why Work for Us

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

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.

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.

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.