General Maintenance Worker - Intermittent

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Job Description

This position under general supervision performs a variety of indoor and outdoor cleaning and maintenance activities in order to provide a safe clean environment for faculty staff and students.

Principle Responsibilities

1. Maintain and repair the colleges building and grounds to provide a clean comfortable healthy and safe environment.

• Ensure floors and carpets are cleaned by machine and/or manual processes of sweeping scrubbing moping waxing and stripping wax vacuuming and dusting.
• Clean and maintain windows skylights ceilings and walls by determining appropriate cleaning agents mixing chemicals and applying them.
• Clean and maintain rooms and furniture to provide usable office classroom and meeting spaces by dusting cleaning moving furniture and equipment removing trash and making minor repairs.
• Clean restrooms provide a sanitary environment by scrubbing floors and sinks emptying wastebaskets and trash containers and maintaining an adequate supply of soap and paper products.
• Perform grounds work to enhance the appearance of landscape and to maintain the health of flowers plants lawns and trees by planting cutting and mowing raking seeding trimming and watering.
• Clean assigned sidewalks and parking lots so that a safe orderly appearance and accessibility are ensured by removing snow ice debris and rubbish.

2. Assist with security and building checks to ensure the physical safety of the premises.

• Secure work area by locking doors checking emergency exits setting alarms and checking all lighting.
• Identify safety hazards such as faulty electric cords loose carpet floor tiles; fix if possible or create a work order.
• Encourage unauthorized persons to leave the building or contact the appropriate safety administrator for assistance.
• Turn in lost articles found to the appropriate place and/or person.

3. Assist with the set up and delivery of equipment and supplies for on-campus events.

• Assemble classrooms and other areas for special classes meetings conferences community events and commencements.
• Assemble and/or relocate office furniture to new locations as required.
• Assist with the receiving and delivery of equipment and supplies.

4. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

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 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.

Preferred Qualification

• Current State of MN Boiler Operators License - Class A B C or Special Engineer.
• Knowledge of general methods of the mechanical masonry welding electrical plumbing carpentry and painting trades.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled work in a number of trade areas and to assist with more difficult work.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish Somali Karen Anuak Nuer or other languages that reflect our student body workforce and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a drivers license background check.

Physical Requirements:

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

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Riverland Community College is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees students and the region thrive. Guided by our vision mission and values we provide excellent opportunities for every student to reach their academic and career goals. Our values focus on cultivating student growth through service collaboration innovation and respect. We offer a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contribution with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to continually developing a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our students and communities. We recognize the strength in varied experiences and perspectives enhancing our ability to serve the people of our region effectively.

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Commitment: Riverland is an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution. We welcome candidates with an understanding of HSIs and the Latinx student experience further enriching our inclusive community.

Student-Centered Education: With small class sizes personalized instruction and hands-on learning. Riverland offers student-centered education that empowers individuals to succeed. Our diverse range of credit and non-credit courses cater to various learning modalities.

Program Offerings: With campuses in Albert Lea Austin and Owatonna Riverland provides associate degrees in more than 90 career options as well as liberal arts and sciences and customized training ensuring comprehensive educational opportunities for all.

Community and Quality of Life: Located in southern Minnesota our region boasts excellent public and parochial education systems diverse recreational activities for all seasons and upscale communities enriching both personal and professional lives.

Join Riverland Community College where dedication to employees students and the region drives excellence in education and service.

To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State visit .

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.

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