About The Role

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Working Title

General Maintenance Worker

Institution

Normandale Community College

Classification Title

General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union

203: AFSCME - Service

City

Bloomington

FLSA

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Employment Condition

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range

$20.87 - $29.73 Classification: General Maintenance Worker

Unlimited, Full-time

2:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Salary Range: Hourly from $20.87 to $25.88; Annually from $43,577 to $54,037

Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch, this is the correct range.)
The vacancy is posted on-line from Wednesday September 2 to Thursday September 17 at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The General Maintenance Worker provides custodial services for Normandale Community College’s buildings and grounds. Buildings are assigned on a yearly rotation schedule but the actual work site is the entire campus. This position plays an important role in making Normandale a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for students, employees, and the community. Hours may vary, depending on the role and special projects. Most positions are Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering, sufficient to determine proper methods of cleaning and maintenance, and appropriate materials, agents, and equipment to use
Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps, sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle, apply and dispose of safely
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively, operate safely and to make minor repairs
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction
Ability to keep simple records
Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, lift and carry materials weighing 25 pounds and team lift 40-60 pounds (and occasionally more)
Ability to work above ground level, such as, on ladders and scaffolding
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

Preferred

Six months or more of work experience in Higher Education or a similar setting
Experience maintaining a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity
Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, managers and others
Experience providing excellent customer service

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP . This position is also part of the American Federation of State, County Municipal Employees (AFSCME. The AFCME ( https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/afscme.jsp contract outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their application materials to this job posting.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at (952) 358-8269.

If you are a current Minnesota State employee, please log into Workday, click on the Careers Hub section and search for the Job Code.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Benefits Information

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.