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General Repair Worker

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1h ago

Working Title: General Repair Worker

Job Class: General Repair Worker

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 96423

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/19/2026

Closing Date : 08/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Administration / Facility Management

Work Shift/Work Hours 7:00am-3:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $27.24 - $31.35 / hourly; $56,877 - $65,458 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

Work Area : DOT CO Administration

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.

To provide building trades services and respond to agency and employee requests in the areas of facility management office space, furniture layouts, modular furniture installations, a variety of

construction, demolition, maintenance, relocation, reconfiguration projects and assisting staff in the areas of the MnDOT motor pool and MnDOT warehouse operations as needed.

In consultation with the Central Office Facility Supervisor, this position is responsible for meeting organizational goals related to level of service, reliability, cost effectiveness, safety, and customer satisfaction.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with a variety of trade areas (e.g. mechanical, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing and carpentry) sufficient to build cubicles, make repairs to building items and assist licensed trades workers and to repair equipment, tools, and facilities in a timely and safe manner.

Experience using hand and power hand tools.

Ability to safely operate and maintain trucks, tractors, and other ground and road maintenance equipment.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and bending.

Valid Class D Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

CDL Class B Driver's License

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this job will vary, but may include:

Frequently lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Transferring objects of various weights.

Walking, moving, standing for long period of time.

Sitting with pushing or pulling of arm and leg controls.

Strenuous physical labor including hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Drug testing (if needed)

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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