• Job Description

  Req#: JR0000004050

  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 State University, Moorhead

  Classification Title:

  General Maintenance Wrkr

  Bargaining Unit / Union:

  203: AFSCME - Service

  City:

  Moorhead

  FLSA:

  Non Job Exempt

  Full Time / Part Time:

  Full time

  Employment Condition:

  Classified - Temporary (Fixed Term)

  Salary Range:

  $20.51 - $29.22

  Position Purpose

  This position provides cleaning, maintenance, and facility support services for the Wellness Center to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The General Maintenance Worker (GMW) supports daily operations of a high-use recreational facility that includes fitness, wellness, and activity spaces.
  
  This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a University closure or emergency event, the incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested in accordance with Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings.

  Salary Range

  $20.51-$25.43 hourly.

  $42,825-$53,098 annually.

  Responsibilities

  Responsibility #1: Clean and maintain Wellness Center interior spaces so that occupants are in a well-maintained environment.

  • Clean and maintain lobby, lounge areas, hallways, stairways, walking track, professional staff offices, meeting room, gymnasium courts, studio spaces, rock wall area, and cardio and strength training areas.
  • Sweep, vacuum, dust, mop, scrub, burnish, and shampoo surfaces as needed.
  • Clean windows, window sills, and blinds.
  • Empty trash and recycling receptacles and clean containers as needed.
  • Clean walls, vents, railings, and high-touch surfaces as required.
  • Return furniture and equipment to designated locations.
  • Remove trash from grounds immediately surrounding the building exterior.
  • Perform other duties required to maintain a clean and safe environment.

  Responsibility #2: Clean and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and drinking fountains to maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions.

  • Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, mirrors, countertops, and partitions.
  • Mop and disinfect floors, handles, doorknobs, lockers, benches, and hand dryers.
  • Maintain two locker rooms and two single stall restrooms.
  • Clean and maintain drinking fountains and bottle fillers.
  • Replace consumables including paper products, soap, and hygiene supplies.
  • Empty and replace trash and sanitary liners.
  • Clean walls and vents as needed.

  Responsibility #3: Monitor building & equipment conditions and perform minor maintenance tasks to ensure safety and functionality of the Wellness Center and its equipment.

  • Monitor equipment, fixtures, and general building conditions.
  • Conduct routine preventative maintenance checks on equipment.
  • Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment and facility features.
  • Replace burned out light bulbs and report lighting issues.
  • Identify and report safety and/or security concerns, maintenance needs, and facility issues to supervisors.

  Responsibility #4: Perform restorative and deep-cleaning tasks to maintain long-term facility condition.

  • Shampoo carpets and upholstered furniture.
  • Scrub, strip, wax, and burnish hard surface floors.
  • Clean doors, door hardware, light fixtures, vents, and high surfaces.
  • Wash and polish furniture, glass, and windows.
  • Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.

  Responsibility #5: Support exterior maintenance and winter operations related to the Wellness Center.

  • Shovel and deice entrances, walkways, and immediate exterior areas.
  • Monitor exterior conditions for safety hazards.
  • Record snow and ice removal activities as required.

  Responsibility #6: Perform administrative, safety, and operational support duties to ensure effective department operations.

  • Check email and work instructions daily.
  • Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and request replenishment as needed.
  • Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Follow safety, environmental, and OSHA regulations.
  • Understand how job functions support department and institutional goals.

  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.

  Additional:

  • Physical ability to perform job duties including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, shoveling snow, working on ladders, and repetitive movements

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a recreation, fitness, or wellness facility.
  • Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets.
  • Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs.
  • General computer skills.

  Other Requirements

  • Incumbent must be able to perform repetitive bending and/or twisting, reaching overhead, lift up to 50 pounds, kneel frequently, sweep and mop and work in enclosed areas, be able to work on ladders/scaffolding. Incumbent must be in good physical health and endurance.
  • The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

  Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

  Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM.

  Telework (Yes/No)

  No

  About

  Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead!

  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:

  03-10-2026

  Position End Date:

  06-30-2026

  Open Date:

  01-27-2026

  Close Date:

  02-11-2026

  Posting Contact Name:

  Gabby Bergquist

  Posting Contact Email:

  yw4265ey@minnstate.edu

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