Working Title: General Maintenance Worker Lead
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker Lead
Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden
Job ID : 95770
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 : 08/04/2026
Closing Date : 08/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Operations / Campus Planning and Management
Work Shift/Work Hours : 2:00 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. or 11:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. May to November (10-hour shifts); 2:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. November to May (8-hour shifts)
Days of Work : 40 hours per week. Days and hours vary based on special events and will include rotating weekends. Schedule determined upon hire.
Travel Required : Yes
Salary Range: $24.02 - $28.01 / hourly; $50,153 - $58,484 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Building Services
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.
The General Maintenance Worker - Lead performs frontline leadership and hands-on work to support the cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of the Zoo campus, buildings, grounds, and public spaces. The role provides daily direction to staff and supports building services, grounds upkeep, and general maintenance activities based on operational needs.
This position supports operations across a large campus environment and requires the employee to travel between multiple buildings and work sites located throughout the campus to perform assigned duties and respond to operational needs. The incumbent must be able to travel between campus locations in a timely and reliable manner to carry out essential job functions. When job duties require the operation of a motor vehicle to access works sites, transport equipment, or respond to service needs, the employe must be able to safely operate a vehicle and possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
Leadwork and Staff Direction
Building Services (Custodial Operations)
Grounds & Maintenance Support
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 ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked; and the month and year you started and ended.
Valid Driver's license to operate fleet vehicles throughout the Zoo campus.
Experience with commercial custodial practices, cleaning chemicals, and sanitation standards.
Experience performing groundskeeping tasks and seasonal outdoor maintenance.
Ability to use hand tools and small equipment safely.
Effective verbal communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Demonstrated ability to organize work, set priorities, and adapt to changing operational needs.
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with a diverse group of staff and guests.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a lead or supervisory role in custodial, facilities, or grounds operations.
Experience working in a large public venue.
Experience using work order or facility management software.
Experience using radios, and basic computer applications for communication and documentation.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform physical work including walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.
Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform overhead work and sustained upper body tasks.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals, equipment noise, and environmental conditions consistent with custodial and grounds operations.
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.
