General Maintenance Worker - Temporary - 3rd Shift

North Hennepin Community College; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is seeking a General Maintenance Worker for the 3rd shift. The position performs daily custodial and light maintenance tasks across campus, ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for students, staff, and visitors.

Under general supervision, you will follow established schedules, support event setups, and participate in seasonal projects while upholding safety standards and reliable building operations.

Qualifications

• Physical health and endurance to perform work functions.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Keep simple records and handle basic tasks with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping duties across assigned areas to maintain a clean and safe campus environment.
• Follow safety procedures, handle chemicals properly, and use required PPE to protect yourself and others.
• Assist with event setups, seasonal projects, grounds work, and support maintenance and custodial staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Physical health

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Driver's license

Job description

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

Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker - Temporary - 3rd Shift

Institution:

Century College

Classification Title:

General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

White Bear Lake

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Temporary (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$20.87 - $29.73

Job Description

Position Purpose

The General Maintenance Worker supports the educational mission of the college by ensuring that campus facilities are safe, clean, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. This position performs daily custodial and light maintenance activities across all buildings and grounds to maintain a healthy and orderly environment. Work is completed under general supervision and follows established schedules and priorities to meet department service standards.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, basic repair tasks, operation of custodial equipment, support for event setups, seasonal projects, grounds, projects, and special maintenance needs. The position supports a safe, sustainable, and welcoming campus environment by adhering to safety standards, delivering responsive service, and working collaboratively with the Facilities team to ensure dependable building operations that positively serve the campus community.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform routine janitorial, custodial, and housekeeping duties throughout assigned areas. Carry out scheduled cleaning and maintenance tasks in classrooms, labs, offices, study areas, lecture spaces, auditoriums, cafeterias, shops, conference rooms, hallways, stairwells, foyers, and entryways to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly campus environment.

• Ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained campus by following established safety procedures, properly handling cleaning chemicals, and using required personal protective equipment. Maintain accurate labeling and correct dilution of all chemical products, and apply knowledge of safety regulations to protect yourself, coworkers, and the campus community. Secure work areas as needed and support overall building safety and security operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned and perform a wide range of Facilities support duties‑including task completion, event preparation, basic maintenance, grounds work, equipment operation, emergency response, and assistance to maintenance and custodial staff to ensure smooth departmental operations and maintain clean, safe, and well‑functioning campus facilities. Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks within established timelines.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $20.87 - $25.88/​hour

(DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)

Minimum Qualifications

(must have at time of 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.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, lift and carry materials weighing 40-60 lbs.(and occasionally more), and work in inclement weather conditions when necessary.

Preferred Qualification

• Human relations skills are sufficient to work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers, college staff, students, and the public.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and interest in, or experience with diverse cultures and populations.

• Previous maintenance/cleaning experience.

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

3rd Shift (Nights) / Sunday – Thursday 8:30pm – 5:00am

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants - Please make sure your application materials reflect how your name appears in Workday.

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Minnesota State Main Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants - Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials.

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the Minnesota State Workday Career Site for External Applicants

to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.

Please upload the following documents to your application.

• Current resume.

You can upload the required application documents under the cover letter/resume section with a maximum total of 5 documents.If you have more than that then they will need to combine documents to upload. Photographs do not download with the rest of your application documents, so please make sure all your documents are PDF or Word documents.

These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg) and are required for your application to be considered complete so not attaching all the required documentation will not allow you to move forward in the process.

Candidates having issues with job applications (i.e., unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email: [e-mail]. Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to [e-mail]

For additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, https://www.century.edu/home/employment/, click on Current Employment Opportunities for more information.

About

Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we servenearly18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.

We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training.

With various student support and student life opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.

As a “community” college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.

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To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit https://www.century.edu/ or www.minnstate.edu

For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at [e-mail]

Notice of Annual Security Report Availability: Century College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the Century College Department of Public Safety website at https://www.century.edu/home/public-safety If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can contact the Century College Department of Public Safety on East Campus room E1411 or by calling 651-444-2910.

Link to Century College’s Non-Discrimination Statement

https://www.century.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement

Minnesota State does not authorize the use of E‑Verify for employment purposes, and Century is unable to consider candidates who require employment sponsorship, as the associated costs are prohibitive for the college.

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

09-23-2026

Position End Date

03-02-2027

Open Date

08-05-2026

Close Date

08-21-2026

Posting Contact Name

Kim Claggett

Posting Contact Email

[e-mail]