Job Details

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Classification Title:

General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

Moorhead

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$20.51 - $29.22

Position Purpose

This position provides cleaning, maintenance, and facility support services for the Wellness Center to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The General Maintenance Worker (GMW) supports daily operations of a high-use recreational facility that includes fitness, wellness, and activity spaces.

This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a University closure or emergency event, the incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested in accordance with Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings.

Salary Range

$20.51-$25.43 hourly.

$42,825-$53,098 annually.

Responsibilities

​​ Responsibility #1: Clean and maintain Wellness Center interior spaces so that occupants are in a well-maintained environment.

• ​Clean and maintain lobby, lounge areas, hallways, stairways, walking track, professional staff offices, meeting room, gymnasium courts, studio spaces, rock wall area, and cardio and strength training areas.

• ​Sweep, vacuum, dust, mop, scrub, burnish, and shampoo surfaces as needed.

• ​Clean windows, window sills, and blinds.

• ​Empty trash and recycling receptacles and clean containers as needed. ​

• ​Clean walls, vents, railings, and high-touch surfaces as required.

• ​Return furniture and equipment to designated locations.

• ​Remove trash from grounds immediately surrounding the building exterior.

• ​Perform other duties required to maintain a clean and safe environment.

​​ Responsibility #2: Clean and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, showers, and drinking fountains to maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions.

• ​Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, mirrors, countertops, and partitions.

• ​Mop and disinfect floors, handles, doorknobs, lockers, benches, and hand dryers.

• ​Maintain two locker rooms and two single stall restrooms.

• ​Clean and maintain drinking fountains and bottle fillers.

• ​Replace consumables including paper products, soap, and hygiene supplies.

• ​Empty and replace trash and sanitary liners.

• ​Clean walls and vents as needed.

​​Responsibility #3: Monitor building & equipment conditions and perform minor maintenance tasks to ensure safety and functionality of the Wellness Center and its equipment.

• ​Monitor equipment, fixtures, and general building conditions.

• ​Conduct routine preventative maintenance checks on equipment.

• ​Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment and facility features.

• ​Replace burned out light bulbs and report lighting issues.

• ​Identify and report safety and/or security concerns, maintenance needs, and facility issues to supervisors.

​​Responsibility #4: Perform restorative and deep-cleaning tasks to maintain long-term facility condition.

• ​Shampoo carpets and upholstered furniture.

• ​Scrub, strip, wax, and burnish hard surface floors.

• ​Clean doors, door hardware, light fixtures, vents, and high surfaces.

• ​Wash and polish furniture, glass, and windows.

• ​Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.

​​Responsibility #5: Support exterior maintenance and winter operations related to the Wellness Center.

• ​Shovel and deice entrances, walkways, and immediate exterior areas.

• ​Monitor exterior conditions for safety hazards.

• ​Record snow and ice removal activities as required.

​​Responsibility #6: Perform administrative, safety, and operational support duties to ensure effective department operations.

• ​Check email and work instructions daily.

• ​Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and request replenishment as needed.

• ​Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• ​Follow safety, environmental, and OSHA regulations.

• ​Understand how job functions support department and institutional goals.

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:

• 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.

Additional:

• Physical ability to perform job duties including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, shoveling snow, working on ladders, and repetitive movements

Preferred Qualifications

• ​​Experience working in a recreation, fitness, or wellness facility.

• ​Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets.

• ​Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs.

• ​General computer skills.

Other Requirements

• Incumbent must be able to perform repetitive bending and/or twisting, reaching overhead, lift up to 50 pounds, kneel frequently, sweep and mop and work in enclosed areas, be able to work on ladders/scaffolding. Incumbent must be in good physical health and endurance.

• 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.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead!

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

03-10-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-27-2026

Close Date:

02-11-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Gabby Bergquist

Posting Contact Email:

...@minnstate.edu