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General Maintenance Worker - General Maintenance Worker

Minnesota Jobs, Minneapolis, MN, United States


General Maintenance Worker

This position exists to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment to all Minneapolis College customers through performing general maintenance duties according to a regular schedule and specially assigned maintenance and repair activities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Complete seasonal cleaning projects to include carpet extraction, stripping and waxing floors, and detailed cleaning as assigned by supervisor.
Use equipment consistent with its intended purpose and design.
Report any defective, broken, or unsafe equipment to your supervisor. Attach tag on the handle of the equipment stating problem, date, and name of person reporting the problem.
Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and participate in mandatory training, testing, and certification for employees and equipment safety and maintenance.
Operate all equipment, and store and handle all supplies, in a safe manner. Utilize the appropriate personnel safety equipment.
Clean and disinfect urinals, toilets, sinks, counters and work areas using trigger sprayers and C3 machines.
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.
Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, cleaches, scouring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited direction.
Ability to use database programs sufficient to enter and retrieve information and keep simple records.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in anti-racism professional development learning opportunities.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly engage in bending, lifting, and maneuvering tasks.
Navigate uneven terrains while moving from place to place.
Maintain seated or standing positions for prolonged duration.
Frequently transport items up to 25 pounds.
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.