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.

An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check conducted through the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
 
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, hall rooms and apartments. 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, lofting of student beds, carpet extraction through various areas and buildings, and providing summer conference groups amenities as required. Percent of Time: 35% 

• 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% 

• Assisting with setting up and cleaning up for events that occur within the academic work area, when requested. Percent of time: 10% 

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

• Monitoring building integrity and condition and performing general maintenance duties as necessary. Informing Facilities Services Supervisor of maintenance, equipment and supply needs.  Percentage of time: 10% 

• 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.
• Ability to occasionally move and/or transport up to 50 pounds. 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months or more 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: Apply for Vacancy Posting JR0000001521, 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_JR0000001521.

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.
 
Internal Bid Process - Open for Bids from eligible AFSCME members from 3/3/2025 – 3/10/2025.  Any current employee interested in this position and eligible to bid should submit a Bid Application by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, to Mary Miller in the HR office at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu.  The bid form may also be found on the Human Resources website.
 
Note: Internal bid applications will be considered prior to filling the position via the public application process and, therefore, this posting may be closed due to contractual obligations.