State of Minnesota Jobs

Job Class: General Repair Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/27/2024

• Closing Date : 05/24/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay

• Division/Unit : Maintenance

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.23 - $29.04 / hourly; $52,680 - $60,635 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Work Area : Minnesota Veterans Home-Fergus Falls

• End Date : One (1) year

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This announcement will be used to fill one (1) temporary full-time General Repair Worker position at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay. This position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

This position is expected to last one (1) year.

This position performs routine maintenance tasks and services as a part of the maintenance team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: making repairs to plumbing, furniture and equipment; grounds keeping, lawn care, landscaping, painting, and snow removal; ordering materials as needed; and assisting with the work order system.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General methods and practices of a variety of trade areas (e.g. mechanics, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing and carpentry) sufficient to assist licensed trades workers and repair machinery, tools and facilities in a timely and safe manner.

• Occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

Ability to:

• Safely use hand and power tools

• Safely operate and maintain trucks, tractors, and other grounds and maintenance equipment

• Follow instructions

• Provide work instructions to unskilled helpers

AND

• Valid Class D Driver´s License

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment

• Finalists will be required to pass a drivers license background check

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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.