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General Maintenance Wrkr

Perpich Center for Arts Education

Working Title: General Maintenance Wrkr

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Perpich Ctr For Arts Education
• Job ID: 79243
• Location: Golden Valley
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/14/2024
• Closing Date: 08/26/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Perpich Ctr For Arts Education / Ctr for Arts Education-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: PR Center For Arts Education / Maintenance & Custodial Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly; $42,198 - $52,304 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Perpich Center High School, GAIA Building and Dormitory
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

This position is open for bid and all qualified job seekers simultaneously. The vacancy will be filled with eligible bidders of this agency who are in the General Maintenance Worker classification first. Other qualified applicants will be considered after the list of qualified bidders has been exhausted.

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.

This position exists to provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment to all Perpich Center for Arts Education customers by performing general maintenance duties regularly and specifically assigned maintenance and repair activities. It is also designed to provide our customers with the support to set up the facility for special events and instructional periods. Responsibilities include building cleaning duties for all areas of the agency building and grounds; clean a variety of spaces including common areas, residential dormitory, classrooms, blackboards, drinking fountains, doors, walls, theater (Black Box), library, dance floor, student lounge, locker rooms, offices, kitchen, cafeteria, lobbies and entries, elevator caps, hallways, and restrooms. Clean inside building entrances, maintain lighting fixtures(replace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes).

Perform routine preventative maintenance on custodial equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation such as minor repairs to vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, etc. Clean outside building entrances, sweep, remove snow and icing, and empty trash containers. Provide light maintenance to buildings and assist in seasonal cleaning projects as assigned. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Move furniture and/or equipment within and between buildings. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 are sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s),handle and apply, and dispose of safely.
• Methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use them effectively and operate safely.

Ability to:
• Follow simple oral and written instructions, read and understand operational manuals, and keep simple records.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Make minor mechanical repairs and operate simple maintenance equipment.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience maintaining a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity.
• Ability to operate and make minor repairs to maintenance equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, administrators, supervisors, and visitors.
• Knowledge of basic emergency procedures.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50lbs. occasionally while stooping, bending, standing, turning and/or moving.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Successful candidates must pass employer reference checks and criminal history checks by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Tina Krieger at tina.krieger@pcae.k12.mn.us or 763-279-4163.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working

Location: Golden Valley, MN

Posted: Aug. 18, 2024, 8:50 p.m.

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