General Maintenance Worker

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as a General Maintenance Worker. The General Maintenance Worker will provide daily cleaning and maintenance services for Bemidji State University.

Responsibilities of the General Maintenance Worker include:  

• Performing general maintenance and cleaning to include, but not limited to, elevators, kitchens, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, stairways, offices, closets, supply rooms, storage rooms, public areas, laundry rooms, laundry machines, basements, tunnels and other work areas in residential and academic buildings at BSU. Performing detailed cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas. Other duties include, vacuuming, cleaning rugs and upholstery, mopping, sweeping, stripping and waxing floors, changing light bulbs, emptying trash and recycle containers, washing walls and polishing other surfaces, washing windows, snow removal, performing monthly check on fire extinguishers, carpet extraction through various areas and buildings, and providing conference groups amenities as required. Percent of Time: 40% 

• Maintaining the serviceability of all equipment and tools, notifying supervisor of need for replacement of equipment and supplies. Operating custodial equipment, such as industrial sweepers, and using a variety of cleaning and sanitizing agents in performing tasks as necessary.  Percent of Time: 35% 

• Maintaining proper labeling, dilution, and understanding use of all chemical and cleaning products. Wearing personal protective equipment. Adhering to safety regulations so that the University is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and codes. Applying knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures. Securing work area as required. Percent of Time: 10% 

• Performing other duties as assigned within the realm of the General Maintenance Worker specifications and individual abilities as requested by supervisor to fulfill the goals of BSU and facilities. Percentage of time: 10% 

• Monitoring building integrity and condition and performing general maintenance duties as necessary. Informing Supervisor of maintenance, equipment and supply needs. Ordering cleaning supplies as needed. Percentage of time: 5% 

• Knowledge of different types of flooring sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of them safely.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to make minor repairs or and operate safely.
• Experience keeping simple records, performing assigned tasks with limited direction, and following oral/written instructions. 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months related experience.
• Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions and explain information. (This requires common courtesy, tact, interest in positive problem solving, empathy, and the ability to organize ideas logically.)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to use business software such as email, word processing, internet to access document data and training.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

External Applicants: External Applicants: Apply for Vacancy Posting JR0000003650, on our career site: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/ or at https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Bemidji/General-Maintenance-Worker_JR0000003650.

Current Employees: All current employees will need to log in to the career site in Workday to apply for a position. Employees will search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu