Temporary General Maintenance Worker - Housing & Residential Life

Bemidji; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemidji State University invites applications for a Temporary General Maintenance Worker to provide daily cleaning and maintenance for campus buildings. A background check is required by the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Responsibilities include general cleaning, equipment upkeep, safety compliance, and assisting with maintenance tasks across residential and academic spaces. The role emphasizes time distribution across multiple duties, including cleaning, custodial work, and minor repairs,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of different flooring types and maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents and safe handling.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in maintenance and safe operation.
• Experience keeping simple records and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of elevators, kitchens, hallways, restrooms, and other areas.
• Maintain equipment and notify supervisor when replacements are needed.
• Handle chemicals safely; wear PPE and follow safety regulations.
• Perform other duties within maintenance scope as directed by supervisor.
• Monitor building integrity and report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Order cleaning supplies as needed and assist with task scheduling.

Skills

Flooring knowledge

Cleaning agents knowledge

Maintenance tools knowledge

Record-keeping ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Email & Office software

Job description

Temporary General Maintenance Worker - Housing & Residential Life

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as a TemporaryGeneral Maintenance Worker. The Temporary General Maintenance Worker will provide daily cleaning and maintenance services for Bemidji State University. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check conducted through the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Responsibilities of the General Maintenance Worker include:

• Performing general maintenance and cleaning to include, but not limited to, elevators, kitchens, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, stairways, offices, closets, supply rooms, storage rooms, public areas, laundry rooms, laundry machines, basements, tunnels and other work areas in residential and academic buildings at BSU. Performing detailed cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, hall rooms and apartments. Other duties include, vacuuming, cleaning rugs and upholstery, mopping, sweeping, stripping and waxing floors, changing light bulbs, emptying trash and recycle containers, washing walls and polishing other surfaces, washing windows, snow removal, performing monthly check on fire extinguishers, lofting of student beds, carpet extraction through various areas and buildings, and providing summer conference groups amenities as required. Percentage of Time: 40%
• Maintaining the serviceability of all equipment and tools, notifying supervisor of need for replacement of equipment and supplies. Operating custodial equipment, such as industrial sweepers, and using a variety of cleaning and sanitizing agents in performing tasks as necessary. Percentage of Time: 35%
• Maintaining proper labeling, dilution, and understanding use of all chemical and cleaning products. Wearing personal protective equipment. Adhering to safety regulations so that the University is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and codes. Applying knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures. Securing work area as required. Percentage of Time: 10%
• Performing other duties as assigned within the realm of the General Maintenance Worker specifications and individual abilities as requested by supervisor to fulfill the goals of BSU and facilities. Percentage of time: 10%
• Monitoring building integrity and condition and performing general maintenance duties as necessary. Informing Facilities Services Supervisor of maintenance, equipment and supply needs. Ordering cleaning supplies as needed. Percentage of time: 5%

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as a TemporaryGeneral Maintenance Worker. The Temporary General Maintenance Worker will provide daily cleaning and maintenance services for Bemidji State University. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check conducted through the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Responsibilities of the General Maintenance Worker include:

• Performing general maintenance and cleaning to include, but not limited to, elevators, kitchens, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, stairways, offices, closets, supply rooms, storage rooms, public areas, laundry rooms, laundry machines, basements, tunnels and other work areas in residential and academic buildings at BSU. Performing detailed cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, hall rooms and apartments. Other duties include, vacuuming, cleaning rugs and upholstery, mopping, sweeping, stripping and waxing floors, changing light bulbs, emptying trash and recycle containers, washing walls and polishing other surfaces, washing windows, snow removal, performing monthly check on fire extinguishers, lofting of student beds, carpet extraction through various areas and buildings, and providing summer conference groups amenities as required. Percentage of Time: 40%
• Maintaining the serviceability of all equipment and tools, notifying supervisor of need for replacement of equipment and supplies. Operating custodial equipment, such as industrial sweepers, and using a variety of cleaning and sanitizing agents in performing tasks as necessary. Percentage of Time: 35%
• Maintaining proper labeling, dilution, and understanding use of all chemical and cleaning products. Wearing personal protective equipment. Adhering to safety regulations so that the University is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and codes. Applying knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures. Securing work area as required. Percentage of Time: 10%
• Performing other duties as assigned within the realm of the General Maintenance Worker specifications and individual abilities as requested by supervisor to fulfill the goals of BSU and facilities. Percentage of time: 10%
• Monitoring building integrity and condition and performing general maintenance duties as necessary. Informing Facilities Services Supervisor of maintenance, equipment and supply needs. Ordering cleaning supplies as needed. Percentage of time: 5%

Minimum qualifications for this position includes:

• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleaches, souring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely or the ability to learn about them.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to make minor repairs and/or to operate and use them safely.
• Experience keeping simple records, performing assigned tasks with limited direction, and following oral/written instructions.

Preferred qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months related experience.
• Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions and explain information. (This requires common courtesy, tact, interest in positive problem solving, empathy, and the ability to organize ideas logically.)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to use business software such as email, word processing, internet to access document data, time sheet and training.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, equitable opportunities, mutual understanding and respect, and the success of all students and employees.

To facilitate the review, assessment, and evaluation process, please ensure that your application and/or resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position. The application materials submitted will be utilized for salary placement purposes.

External Applicants: External Applicants: Apply for Vacancy Posting JR0000005890, on our career site; https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Bemidji/General-Maintenance-Worker_JR0000005890 . . Current Employees: All current employees will need to log in to the career site inWorkdayto apply for a position. Employees will search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Miller at mary.miller @bemidjistate.edu

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