Housekeeping / General Maintenance Worker - State of Minnesota : Job Details

**Working Title: Housekeeping**

**Job Class: General Maintenance Worker**

**Agency: Human Services Dept**

+ **Job ID** : 82090

+ **Location** : Willmar

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 11/25/2024

+ **Closing Date** : 12/02/2024

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Willmar AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / DCT Facilities Willmar Staff

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

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes; to provide support to another area facility

+ **Salary Range:** $20.21 - $25.05 / hourly; $42,198 - $52,304 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : MSHS Willmar

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

**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.

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a General Maintenance Worker to support our CABHH and MSHS facilities in Willmar, MN

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) delivers inpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-18) with serious behavioral and emotional conditions. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a great team and make a difference in the lives of kids!

Minnesota Specialty Health Services (MSHS) focuses on rehabilitative education, building interpersonal skills, and developing community engagement skills to increase each client's independence and self-management of their illness, behavior, and emotion.

The General Maintenance Worker position exists to minimize risk of spread of infection; maximize safety for staff, patients, and visitors; and to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of areas managed by CABHH, Willmar.

Responsibilities Include:

+ Implement a routine program for cleanliness of building at the facility so that the Department of Health, OSHA, and facility standards are met and clients reside in a healthy and safe environment;

+ Maintain supply and equipment inventory so that automated or mechanical housekeeping tasks are performed efficiently and timely with the proper equipment;

+ Arrange for repair tasks as assigned throughout the facility as to maintain quality housekeeping services;

+ Provide a safe and secure facility so that patients receive quality professional services in a therapeutic environment that is safe for patient and staff.

**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.

+ 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:

+ Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions

+ Follow simple oral and written instructions

+ Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction

+ Keep simple records

+ Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience working in a hospital environment

+ Demonstrated ability to multitask

+ Ability to show strong communication skills

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

**Additional Requirements**

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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-###-#### or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.