General Maintenance Worker

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Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker

Institution:

Winona State University

Classification Title:

General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

Winona

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$20.51 - $29.22

Job Description

1. The cleaning and maintenance of various academic and/or Residence Life Buildings.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, dust mop, carpet extraction, strip old and apply new finish to floors as required.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles and recycling containers.
• Clean classrooms, windows, glass partitions, doors, walls, blackboards, and drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms and provide necessary tissue, and hand cleaning supplies.
• Clean inside building entrances, replace light bulbs and florescent tubes.
• The ability to do light maintenance and routine mechanical repairs or special maintenance and repair activities such as minor repair to vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, window coverings and replace ceiling tiles.

2. The cleaning of outside entrances and maintaining necessary supplies on hand.

• Clean outside of building entrances, sweeping, remove snow and ice, clean around trash compactors, emptying trash containers and ash urns.
• Insure proper supplies and equipment are on hand to perform all duties.
• Maintain loading dock.

3. To move furniture and/or equipment within and between buildings. . Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain all equipment and tools in proper working order.
• Perform minor maintenance work on equipment and buildings.
• Assist with the set-up of special events.

Salary Range: $20.51-$25.43/hour; commensurate with experience

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.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to keep simple records.
   

Preferred Qualification 

• Good human relations skills
• Good communications skills to interact daily with students and employees of WSU
• Ability to prioritize work and be flexible during frequent interruptions
• Good organizational skills
   

Physical Requirements:

• To be in physically good health along with demonstrated ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Physical health and endurance should allow the employee to frequently bend, stretch, stoop, stand, squat, crawl, walk and be able to shovel snow and use snow blowers as needed.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a daily basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements

1. The successful applicant must pass a criminal background check.

2. 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.

3. A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Resume
• A list of professional references with contact information
   

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Appointment Date: As Soon As Possible

Primary Location: Winona, MN

Type of Appointment: Probationary
 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Tuesday-Saturday; 12:00am-8:30am

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota Sta