Job Description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker

Institution:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

MWST - Granite Falls Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$20.51 - $29.22

Job Description

To provide general custodial activities under general supervision for all state-owned structures, land and state-maintained structures and grounds. Duties are performed according to regularly assigned schedules with priority given to specific areas/locations. Activities may include light maintenance, operation of equipment as needed, routine cleaning and housekeeping, grounds keeping, special maintenance and repair activities, special events, and other related work as required to maintain a pleasant, healthful, aesthetic, and secure environment.

Salary Range:

$20.51 - $25.43 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents, and equipment.

• Knowledge of 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.

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and power equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.

• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.

• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.

• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.

• Ability to keep simple records.

Preferred Qualification

• State of Minnesota boilers license.

• Forklift certification.

Other Requirements

• Ability to move and/or transport items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Ability to maintain an active, valid, and applicable Class D (basic) driver's license.

• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty and contractors.

• Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions.

• You must apply online and attach an electronic cover letter and resume to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

• ?All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

• ?In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

12-15-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-23-2025

Close Date:

11-18-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Logan Schumacher

Posting Contact Email:

logan.schumacher@mnwest.edu

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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