General Maintenance Worker - Custodian

Minnesota; Moorhead, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Pension plan and retirement accounts

Job summary

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) invites applications for a General Maintenance Worker on the Moorhead campus. The role ensures a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, and the public, supporting a learning-centered community and campus operations.

The position emphasizes routine cleaning, grounds maintenance, and collaboration within a values-driven environment focused on integrity, inclusion, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of different flooring and cleaning methods plus appropriate agents and equipment.
• Ability to drive department vehicles with a valid license and safe driving record.
• Customer service skills to communicate with students and staff professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students and stakeholders.
• Perform restroom and vacuuming duties daily and maintain cleanliness across campus.
• Maintain carpeted areas and perform routine extraction and spot cleaning.
• Conduct grounds maintenance including snow/ice removal and lawn care.
• Set up room arrangements and assist with events as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Flooring maintenance

Driver's license

Customer service

Job description

General Maintenance Worker - Custodian

Institution: Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Classification Title: General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union: 203: AFSCME - Service City: MSTA - Moorhead Campus

FLSA: Non Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Classified - Unlimited Salary Range: $20.87 - $29.73

Join Us at M State Where your work helps create a success story for every student. Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning‑centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve. With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big‑college opportunities with a small‑college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student‑focused culture.

Why Work at M State?

At M State, we are all in on student success. Our work is guided by shared values of: Integrity – As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications, and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Inclusion – We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities. Innovation – Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem‑solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant. Together, these values support our vision: A success story for every student.

Position Overview

M State is accepting applications for a General Maintenance Worker. This position is located on the Moorhead campus. This position exists to provide assurance of a clean, comfortable, healthy, safe and attractive environment for students, staff, and the general public. In addition, the position ensures a functional working, teaching, and learning environment. The values that guide our work include: access and opportunity, equity, inclusion and belonging, cultural competence, cultural responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement. Our educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative to the students we serve. Our students are assets, we affirm their identities and lived experiences, and provide spaces that are emotionally safe and reflect who students are.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service.
• On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
• Perform Restroom Specialist Duties. Stock paper products, empty trash, refill dispensers/air fresheners, use the powered restroom machine to clean entire restroom daily, and change sanitary napkin receptacles daily.
• Provide Vacuum Specialist duties, so that the campus is presentable to its clientele.
• Maintain all carpeted surfaces. Hallways are to be vacuumed daily with the large area vacuum. Classrooms and office open areas are to be vacuumed daily with the backpack vacuum. Entrance matting is to be vacuumed daily with the upright vacuum. Entrance mats are to be extracted weekly during winter. Detail vacuuming is to be done weekly in accordance with the zone map. Carpet extraction is to be completed as necessary. Carpet spotting, gum removal and trimming of frays are to be tended to as they arise.
• Perform general duties so that the campus is maintained and presentable to the campus and public.
• Conduct grounds maintenance which may include raking, snow and ice removal, lawn care, and maintenance of shrubbery and trees.
• Operate department vehicles such as pick-ups, snowplows, sanding trucks, and state fleet vehicles on and off campus.
• Set up room arrangements per request. Requests may include assistance relating to interactive television and satellite transmissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, lead‑worker or administrator to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
• Following a routine established to ensure other duties are completed on an as needed basis.
• Completes other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• 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. Valid Driver’s license necessary to drive department vehicles such as pick-ups, snowplows, sanding trucks, and state fleet vehicles on campus as well as off campus. Driving record must pass the State of Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicle review.
• Preferred Qualifications Customer services skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful, and professional manner. Good human relations, work habits, self‑motivation, time management, and organizational skills.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday. Academic Year Schedule (August through Mid-May): Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Summer Schedule (Mid May- July): 5/19–7/27: M-TH, 7:30 AM–5 PM & FRI, 7:30 AM–11:30 AM. Excluding the week of June 30-July 6

Questions About the Position? Contact Megan Zacher, M State’s Staff Recruiter, at [e-mail]

Salary This is the correct salary range for this position, disregard the full range listed by this website: $20.87 -$25.88 per hour or $43,577 - $54,037 annually.

About M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth‑largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two‑year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non‑credit courses each year. M State offers big‑college resources and a small‑college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to the college’s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. The Title IX office is located on Moorhead’s campus, but it travels and serves all 4 campuses. Elise Sturdivant Vice President of Student Affairs / Title IX Coordinator Office D120g 1900 28th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560 [phone] | [e-mail] | [e-mail]

For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.minnesota.edu.

Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we take your well‑being and work‑life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low‑cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll‑over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website. To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date: 10-12-2026

Position End Date: Open

Open Date: 08-26-2026

Close Date: 09-23-2026