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Housekeeper - General Maintenance Worker (GMW) / Part-Time, Evening Shift

State of Minnesota • Preston, MN • 20h ago

Working Title: Housekeeper

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID : 92678

Location : Preston

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 03/07/2026

Closing Date : 03/18/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston

Division/Unit : Preston Veterans Home / Housekeeping

Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift / 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Days of Work : Varies, including weekends as assigned

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Preston! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500. Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

As a Housekeeper for the MVH-Preston, you will perform housekeeping and maintenance activities to ensure a clean, comfortable, healthy, and safe environment for our residents, staff and others, in accordance with established standards, guidelines, and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and policies.

This position is designated as part-time and evening shift. The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This position is initially eligible for partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, 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 operate and use them effectively and make minor repairs

Ability to:

Use hand tools and handle fairly light materials manually

Perform work functions using ladders and scaffolding

Perform laundry functions

Function in adverse weather conditions

Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction

Make minor mechanical repairs to maintenance equipment

Operate simple maintenance equipment

Follow instructions, read and understand operational manuals, and keep simple records

Additional Requirements

A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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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