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Custodian/Housekeeper (General Maintenance Worker)

State of Minnesota • Saint Peter, MN • 20h ago

Working Title: Custodian / Housekeeper

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 90102

Location : St. Peter

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/06/2025

Closing Date : 11/20/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME

Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT St Peter BLDG Services

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Varies

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 : St. Peter Regional Treatment Center

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 Department of Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

The State of Minnesota is looking for a dedicated professional who takes pride in maintaining a clean facility. The position provides the full range of custodial and housekeeping services to assigned areas within the Building Services Department at St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, campus buildings, and rental areas. The custodian ensures that a clean, sanitary, and attractive environment is maintained for clients, staff and other personnel.

Duties for this position include:

Clean and maintain floors, windows, ceilings, walls, restrooms, client rooms, halls, offices, etc.

Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.

Pick up garbage and recyclable items.

Monitor cleaning and paper supplies for buildings.

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 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.

Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cleaning and maintaining a large facility which includes floors and lighting.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Physical Requirements

This position requires good physical strength and ability to use cleaning tools effectively, lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment, move up to 100 lbs of furniture for cleaning purposes, and bend and reach as needed to clean facility, furniture and equipment.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your work experience in the areas listed for each job held.

REFERENCE CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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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