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General Maintenance Worker

State of Minnesota • Golden Valley, MN • 3h ago

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 96887

Location : Golden Valley

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/11/2026

Closing Date : 09/21/2026

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

Division/Unit : Metro / Metro Bldg Maint - GV

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $20.87 - $25.88 / hourly; $43,576 - $54,037 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

Work Area : Metro / Metro Bldg Maint - GV

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.

Job Duties: This position will perform general maintenance and cleaning of the MnDOT Golden Valley buildings and grounds as well as assist trades people and general repair workers at the Golden Valley property (and other Facility Management properties as needed) in related work and perform heavy manual labor.

Examples of work include:

Perform repair and maintenance duties as assigned.

Make minor repairs to buildings and equipment.

Perform minor plumbing.

Assist electrician with electrical projects.

Assist in maintaining HVAC equipment.

Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and entrance.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE: The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible by phone and able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.

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

Perform parking lot snow and ice removal activities by operating (or learning to operate) snow and ice control equipment (e.g., loaders, pickup plows, skid steers, blowers, brooms, etc.)

Keep simple records

Required:

Valid Class D Driver's License

Ability to obtain and maintain:

DOLI Unlicensed Individual Electrical Work Registration within 6 months of hire

DOLI Unlicensed Individual Plumbing Work Registration within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift certification

Experience in maintaining buildings and grounds

Basic understanding of heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing systems

Knowledge of Building Operating Control Systems

Experience in operating grounds equipment and forklift

Basic computer skills

Experience in remodeling projects, including painting and general repair

Experience with snow removal

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Driver's License 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.

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