General Maintenance Worker (Unlimited Full-time)

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Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker (Unlimited Full-time)

Institution:

South Central CollegeGeneral Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union:

203: AFSCME - Service

City:

North Mankato

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

Job Description

The General Maintenance Worker will provide a variety of janitorial and general maintenance work, to include: cleaning designated areas to provide a safe environment, providing routine maintenance to equipment, assisting with snow removal from door entrances and sidewalks, assisting with classroom and special event setup, ensuring the security and safety of assigned work areas and college property as well as assisting students, employees and the public, as needed. 

Responsibilities

1. Perform assigned cleaning including daily, weekly, and annual cleaning tasks in a professional manner to ensure clean and safe buildings and grounds for all students, staff and visitors

2. Perform routine maintenance to equipment to ensure they are in safe working order when needed

3. Perform classroom, office and special event setup to ensure facilities are setup as requested

4. Perform snow and ice removal to ensure clean and safe door entries and sidewalks for students, employees and the public

5. Perform security and safety duties and inspections to ensure student, college and state property is safeguarded and the college is following all regulations

6. 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

Salary Range:

Hiring salary range is $20.51 - $25.43 per hour. For hours worked 6:00pm to midnight, employees receive a $2.25/hour shift differential in addition to their regular hourly rate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleach and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle, apply, and dispose of safely

• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.

• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.

• Ability to keep simple records

• Physical requirements include having the health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions such as: Using hand tools, lifting 50 pounds, working in adverse weather conditions and working above ground level such as on ladders and scaffolding

Preferred Qualification 

• Knowledge of different types of flooring and floor covering sufficient to determine proper cleaning methods, agents and equipment

• Hold and maintain a valid Minnesota Driver’s License

• Knowledge of State OSHA/Right to know regulations

• Ability to prioritize work and be flexible during frequent interruptions

• Ability to use business software such as email, word processing, internet to access document data and training

Other Requirements

• South Central College is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

• Please attach a resume with your application, as this is a requirement to be considered

• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday 3:30pm - Midnight

Telework (Yes/No)

No - this is an in-person position on the North Mankato Campus.

About

South Central College is a comprehensive community and technical college that is part of the Minnesota State system, with campuses in Faribault and North Mankato. To meet the educational needs of students and our communities, SCC provides lifelong learning opportunities. 

SCC is committed to fostering a campus environment of inclusion, knowledge, and understanding in which faculty, staff, and students learn to value diversity and to respect individual differences that enrich our college community. 

To learn more about South Central College and to apply, visit:  https://southcentral.edu/hr

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.

Desired Start Date:

06-08-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

04-06-2026

Close Date:

05-01-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Stephanie Gates

Posting Contact Email:

stephanie.gates@southcentral.edu