General Maintenance Worker

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Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

Classification Title:

General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

MSSE - Winona Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$20.51 - $29.22

Job Description

This position, under general supervision, performs a variety of indoor and outdoor maintenance activities of Minnesota State College Southeast and is responsible for all cleaning and general maintenance services throughout the campus. The position shall provide a safe, clean environment for faculty, staff and students performing heavy custodial and grounds work, including the operation of heavy equipment to provide lawn care and snow removal as well as proper maintenance and repair of the building and grounds and related work, as required. This position is considered an essential employee and will assist in safety, security, maintenance, and operations of Minnesota State College Southeast’s Winona  Campus. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required for this position. The workweek for this position is Monday-Thursday (1:00 pm – 9:30 pm) Friday (8:30am-5pm).

Maintain Building Grounds to Ensure Proper Maintenance and Repair

Maintain assigned facilities in a clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly condition by performing routine custodial and light maintenance duties. This position ensures that classrooms, offices, public spaces, and support areas meet the College’s cleanliness and appearance standards on a daily basis, and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Clean and maintain offices, corridors, classrooms, study and practice rooms, staff and faculty lounges, conference rooms, hallways, entrances, auditoriums, laboratories, restrooms, and other assigned areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, dust, damp‑mop, and wet‑mop floors, walls, doors, entrances, and baseboards.
• Strip, wax, buff, and refinish floors as scheduled or needed.
• Wash windows, glass surfaces, doors, and building entrances.
• Empty, clean, and sanitize trash receptacles, recycling containers, and outdoor ashtrays; replace liners as required.
• Remove trash and recycling from offices, classrooms, and common areas and transport materials to designated disposal locations.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock restroom fixtures, including sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and toilet paper holders.
• Maintain adequate supplies of restroom and cleaning materials; notify supervisor when inventory is low.
• Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, lamps, shelving, and vending machines.
• Arrange and reset furniture, tables, and chairs in classrooms, meeting rooms, and event spaces according to established layouts.
• Clean chalkboards, whiteboards, erasers, trays, and marker rails.
• Perform daily dust mopping or vacuuming and scheduled deep cleaning of assigned areas.
• Identify and report facility maintenance issues, safety concerns, or damaged equipment to the appropriate department.
• Follow established safety procedures, chemical handling guidelines, and proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for campus events, meetings, or special activities as needed.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, floor machines, and auto-scrubbers safely and effectively.
• Maintain a professional appearance of facilities to support a positive learning and working environment.

Set-up and Delivery for Campus Events

Assist with the set‑up, delivery, and breakdown of furniture, equipment, and supplies for campus and community events to ensure events are prepared efficiently, safely, and in a timely manner. This role supports instructional, administrative, and public events across campus.

• Assist with moving, arranging, and resetting furniture, tables, chairs, stages, and equipment for on‑campus events, community events, concerts, commencements, meetings, and other special functions.
• Set up classrooms, auditoriums, conference rooms, and outdoor spaces according to event layouts, diagrams, or instructions.
• Deliver supplies, materials, and equipment to designated locations across campus as scheduled.
• Assist in receiving, unloading, and staging large shipments of equipment and supplies.
• Assemble and disassemble furniture, risers, platforms, and other event‑related equ