Housekeeper-General Maintenance Worker; GMW Intermittent; PRN

Housekeeper – JID 92136 – Luverne – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs – Intermittent position

• Job
• Title:
  
  Housekeeper
• Agency:
  Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location:
  
  Luverne
• Employment Type:
  
  Intermittent
• Shifts:
  
  Day Shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM;
  Evening Shift 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM and 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Salary: $20.87 – $29.73 hourly plus $2.25 shift differential for hours after 6:00 PM and before 6:00 AM
• Classification:
  General Maintenance Worker
• Union: 218 – Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Connected 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

This intermittent Housekeeper position requires the maintenance of building floors, hallways, windows, ceilings, walls, furniture, restrooms, and linens at the Luverne Veterans Home. The role involves sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, cleaning, and minor repair tasks within a rotating schedule that covers all shifts and some weekends.

• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, strip-wax floor surfaces, and vacuum carpets.
• Clean windows, ceilings, and walls by selecting appropriate cleaning agents, mixing chemicals, and applying them safely.
• Dust, rearrange furniture, and set up or take down tables and chairs as needed.
• Clean restrooms, scrub floors, maintain soap and paper supplies, and empty trash containers.
• Assist with the distribution of clean linen and the pickup of soiled linen.

• Understanding of different flooring types and appropriate maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents and safe handling, disposal, and application.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment and perform minor repairs.

• Use hand tools and handle light materials manually.
• Operate ladders and scaffolding safely.
• Perform laundry functions.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• Complete assigned tasks with limited direction.
• Make minor mechanical repairs to maintenance equipment.
• Operate simple maintenance equipment.
• Follow instructions, read manuals, and keep simple records.

• Employer background check may be conducted for finalists and must be passed.
• TB (Mantoux) screening or chest x‑ray required before employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans (including fertility care, diabetes care, and adult/child dental and orthodontic care)
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan after at least three years of service
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. They are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage people of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related disabilities), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status, or activity in a local Human Rights Commission.

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