General Maintenance Worker - Evening Custodian

Job Description

Dakota County Technical College seeks a General Maintenance Worker (Evening Custodian) to perform custodial and general maintenance of the entire campus, buildings, and grounds. Buildings and cleaning areas are assigned on a rotation schedule. The worksite is defined as the entire campus. Work is all done under the direction of the Building Services Manager.

This position is primarily located at Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, MN). Based upon departmental priorities, this position may also provide support at Inver Hills Community College (Inver Grove Heights, MN).

Minimum Qualifications (Must be reflected on resume/application)

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:

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

Physical Requirements

This person must be able to work on their feet for eight hours a day, lift up to thirty-five pounds on a regular basis, up to fifty pounds on an occasional basis, must be able to stoop, kneel, push, pull, work above the shoulders, walk stairways, and to climb ladders.

Preferred Qualification

• Ability to safely operate or learn how to operate various equipment including but not limited to; vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, buffers, and pressure washers.
• Knowledge of how to operate the fire alarm and security systems or have the ability to learn to operate them.

Additional Requirements

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

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Telework (Yes/No): No

Salary Range

$20.51 - $25.43/Hour and $42,825 - $53,098/Year