General Maintenance Worker

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1. The cleaning and maintenance of various academic and/or Residence Life Buildings.

• Sweep mop scrub vacuum dust mop carpet extraction strip old and apply new finish to floors as required.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles and recycling containers.
• Clean classrooms windows glass partitions doors walls blackboards and drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms and provide necessary tissue and hand cleaning supplies.
• Clean inside building entrances replace light bulbs and florescent tubes.
• The ability to do light maintenance and routine mechanical repairs or special maintenance and repair activities such as minor repair to vacuum cleaners carpet extractors floor scrubbers window coverings and replace ceiling tiles.

2. The cleaning of outside entrances and maintaining necessary supplies on hand.

• Clean outside of building entrances sweeping remove snow and ice clean around trash compactors emptying trash containers and ash urns.
• Insure proper supplies and equipment are on hand to perform all duties.
• Maintain loading dock.

3. To move furniture and/or equipment within and between buildings. . Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain all equipment and tools in proper working order.
• Perform minor maintenance work on equipment and buildings.
• Assist with the set-up of special events.

Salary Range: $20.87-$25.88/hour; commensurate with experience

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.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of methods tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to keep simple records.
  

Preferred Qualification

• Good human relations skills
• Good communications skills to interact daily with students and employees of WSU
• Ability to prioritize work and be flexible during frequent interruptions
• Good organizational skills
  

Physical Requirements:

• To be in physically good health along with demonstrated ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Physical health and endurance should allow the employee to frequently bend stretch stoop stand squat crawl walk and be able to shovel snow and use snow blowers as needed.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a daily basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements

1. The successful applicant must pass a criminal background check.

2. Thesuccessfulcandidatemustbeabletolawfullyaccept employmentintheUnitedStatesby the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

3. A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Resume
• A list of professional references with contact information
  

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: August 5 2026

Appointment Date: As Soon As Possible

Primary Location: Winona MN

Type of Appointment: Probationary

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday - Friday; 3:30pm-12:00am

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858 Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. U.S. News recognized Winona State as having top-ranking undergraduate programs in nursing engineering psychology business and computer science. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing paddle-boarding hiking and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSUs Rochester campus is located in Minnesotas third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry arts and culture and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State Universitys mission is to enhance the intellectual social cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information visit .

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) which can be found at In accordance with Minnesota State policy employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check. The Winona State University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at You may also request a paper copy from University Security by emailing .

Winona State University 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 actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. A community of learners improving our world!

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.

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