Working Title: HousekeepingJob Class: General Maintenance Worker (GMW)Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 77264
Location : Silver Bay
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/01/2024
Closing Date : 06/14/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept. / Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay
Division/Unit : Silver Bay Veterans Home / Maintenance
Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift; Day/Evening Day: 7:00am-3:30pm, Evening: 11:00am-7:30pm
Days of Work : Varies; weekends as assigned
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
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.This job posting will be used to fill one (1) part-time vacancy within the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay. This position is a rotating shift; day/evening. The day shift is 7:00am-3:30pm, and the evening shift is 11:00am-7:30pm. The work schedule will include at least 24 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is not initially eligible for health and dental insurance benefits.Duties include assisting residents with dining, household activities, and providing back up driver for resident appointments. Completes assigned grounds keeping tasks while meeting all quality and performance standards. Performs authorized tasks related to housekeeping, laundry, and grounds keeping so that a clean and safe environment is maintained for residents and employees. This includes but is not limited to:
Maintain building floors and hallways to provide clean, comfortable, healthy and safe environment using machine or manual processes by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing and stripping wax, and vacuuming and scrubbing carpets.
Clean windows, ceilings and walls to maintain clean, comfortable and safe environment by determining appropriate cleaning agents, mixing chemicals, and applying them.
Clean and maintains rooms and furniture to provide clean, safe and usable resident rooms, common areas, offices, and meeting spaces by dusting, moving, rearranging, setting up or taking down tables and chairs, and making minor repairs to furniture.
Clean restrooms to provide clean, comfortable and sanitary environment by scrubbing floors, sinks, stools; maintaining supplies of soap and paper products and emptying wastebaskets and trash containers.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Drivers License
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 operate and use them effectively and make minor repairs.
Ability to:
Use hand tools and handle fairly light materials manually
Perform work functions using ladders and scaffolding
Perform laundry functions
Function in adverse weather conditions
Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction
Make minor mechanical repairs to maintenance equipment
Operate simple maintenance equipment
Follow instructions, read and understand operational manuals, and keep records
Additional RequirementsThis position requires successful completion of the following:
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
Finalists will be required to pass a driver's license check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.