Housekeeper / General Maintenance Worker, Full-time, Day Shift

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA); Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 60,030,000 - 74,441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs in Hastings is seeking a full-time Housekeeper / General Maintenance Worker to join the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary. You will perform housekeeping duties, maintain floors and rooms, assist with linen distribution, and support veteran residents in a care-friendly environment.

Work hours are 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday with a weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of different types of flooring and appropriate cleaning methods.
• Safe handling of chemical cleaning agents like ammonia, bleaches, soaps.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floors and hallways by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, stripping, and vacuuming.
• Clean windows, ceilings and walls using appropriate agents and methods.
• Clean and maintain rooms and furniture; move and rearrange as needed; perform minor repairs.
• Clean restrooms and manage supplies; empty trash as required.
• Manage sidewalks by shoveling snow and applying sand/de-icers; remove debris.

Skills

Flooring knowledge

Cleaning chemicals

Maintenance tools

Job description

• Telework Eligible: No

Working Title: Housekeeper / General Maintenance Worker

Job Class: General Maintenance Worker

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 97495
• Location: Hastings
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/07/2026
• Closing Date: 10/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings Domiciliary-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home -Hastings Housekeeping
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 7:00am-3:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday with a weekend rotation
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $20.87 - $25.88 / hourly; $43,576 - $54,037 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Housekeeping / Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings!

You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) Full-time, Day shift position, Day shift is: 7:00am-3:30pm with a weekend rotation. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This positions is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits

This is a full-time Housekeeping position at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary (DOM) which is a board and care setting for Veteran residents. This position will perform a variety of Housekeeping responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Maintains building floors and hallways using machine or manual processes by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing and stripping wax, and vacuuming and scrubbing carpets
• Clean windows, ceilings and walls by determining appropriate cleaning agents, mixing chemicals, and applying them
• Clean and maintain rooms and furniture by dusting, moving, rearranging, setting up or taking down tables and chairs, and making minor repairs to furniture
• Cleans restrooms by scrubbing floors, sinks, stools; maintaining supplies of soap and paper products and emptying wastebaskets and trash containers
• Cleans assigned state-maintained sidewalks by shoveling snow, applying sand and/or de-icers, and removing ice, rubbish and other materials
• Assist in distribution of clean linen and pick-up of soiled linen, stripping bed linens; itemize and count clean linen

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these qualifications will be considered for this position.

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 operate and use them effectively and make minor repairs

Ability to:

• Use hand tools and handle fairly light materials manually
• Perform work functions using ladders and scaffolding
• Perform laundry functions
• Function in adverse weather conditions
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction
• Make minor mechanical repairs to maintenance equipment
• Operate simple maintenance equipment
• Follow instructions, read and understand operational manuals, and keep simple records

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of floor care experience, including stripping, waxing and working with floor equipment
• Previous experience working with Veterans
• Experience working with vulnerable adults

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) Screening or Chest X-Ray is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Danielle Olson at [e-mail] or 651-201-8236.

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Danielle Olson at [e-mail] no later than the job posting closing date.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.