Working Title: General Maintenance Worker
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job ID : 89238
Location : Apple Valley
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/04/2025
Closing Date : 11/12/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Operations / Building Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : 2:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
Days of Work : Days will vary and include two (2) weekend days every other week
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly; $42,824 - $53,097 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Campus Planning & Management
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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 posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
This position performs a variety of indoor and/or outdoor general cleaning activities and assists with basic maintenance and repair work for the structures, grounds, and equipment throughout the Minnesota Zoo campus to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment is maintained for the comfort and pleasure of guests, staff, and the well-being of the animal collection in support of our mission of connecting people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife. The incumbent must be able to operate fleet vehicles throughout the Zoo campus.
Duties include but not limited to:
Perform cleaning and maintenance of all facilities, including restrooms, windows, walls, ceilings, rooms, furniture, and other public and non-public areas, according to established protocols and using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment to ensure a clean, safe and inviting environment for guests and staff.
Perform general grounds maintenance and work to enhance the appearance of the landscape and ensure a clean, safe and inviting environment for guests and staff.
Operate, maintain, and make minor repairs on tools and equipment, e.g., vacuums, floor scrubbers, lawnmowers, snowblowers, golf carts, trucks, and other mechanical equipment so that cleaning and maintenance responsibilities are able to be performed in a timely and efficient manner.
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
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.
Keep simple records.
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing commercial cleaning and maintenance for a large building or entertainment complex.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and make minor repairs to auto scrubbers, vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, extractors, kai-vacuums, T-7 riding scrubber, Tomcat riding scrubber, Clarke scrubber.
Ability to use business and work order computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office and Archibus, to enter and save data, respond to requests, and complete record keeping tasks Ability to provide prompt and accurate information to staff and guests with courtesy, respect and an interest in positive problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity.
Commercial Driver's License A or B
Physical Requirements
Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach upward, twist and have good lateral movement in order to dust, wipe, polish, sweep, clean and pick up trash from floors and under furniture.
Ability to perform large amount of walking and walk up and down stairs in order to remove trash.
Ability to perform tasks requiring heavy use of arms, wrists, and exertion of upper body, arms and hands to perform duties.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as cleaning glass with arms overhead for a period of time or pulling garbage out of a 50 gallon container.
Ability to move up to 75 pounds.
May be exposed to loud noises of landscaping and grounds keeping equipment.
May occasionally be exposed to chemicals which may have a scent that is objectionable and/or noxious in nature.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check including fingerprinting
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
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.
