Working Title: Custodian
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/14/2023
• Closing Date: 09/14/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State/Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Division/Unit: Building Services
• Appointment Type: Unlimited
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 11:00PM - 7:30AM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $16.55 - $22.65 / hourly; $34,557 - $47,293 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Re-Posting: Yes
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

Come join our Building Services team!

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers excellent health insurance coverage at a low cost, employer contributions to retirement plan, tuition waiver, 12 paid holidays per year, accumulated paid vacation and sick leave!

The primary function of these positions is to clean and perform minor maintenance duties in the academic buildings at MSUM.

**Please note that this posting is open for continuous recruitment and there is no guarantee of a vacancy at the time of application. By applying, you are consenting to be contacted for any future Custodian vacancies in Building Services at MSU Moorhead. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified at that time what days/shift times are available.

Duties may include:

• Cleaning offices, restrooms, classrooms, hallways, etc.
• Taking out trash, emptying recycling bins, dusting, vacuuming, mopping.
• Monitoring equipment, light fixtures and general building conditions to ensure all are in safe working order.
• Shoveling and salting sidewalks as needed.

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:

• Follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Keep simple records.
• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, shovel/scrape ice and snow, repetitive bending and twisting, kneeling, sweeping and mopping, work in enclosed areas, be able to go up and down stairs, move furniture, reach overhead, work in buildings after ventilation system is shut off, stand for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Matt Langlie at matthew.langlie@mnstate.edu or 218-477-4604.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to the Office of Human Resources at HR@mnstate.edu.

About Minnesota State University Moorhead

MSU Moorhead is an inclusive university that pushes you to forge your own path. We embrace diversity of ideas and people with our core values of grit, humility and heart.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State 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.