Housekeeping Supervisor​/Building Services Supervisor

Working Title:
Housekeeping Supervisor
Job Class:
Building Services Supervisor 1
Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job

Location:

Fergus Falls

Telework Eligible:
No

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 02/11/2026

Closing Date: 02/20/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Fergus Falls-MMA

Division/Unit:
Fergus Fall Veterans Home / Housekeeping-Maintenance

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday - Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $23.33 - $31.83 / hourly; $48,713 - $66,461 / annually

Classified Status:
Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an individual to join our team as a Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee and complete housekeeping, laundry and other required cleaning assignments in the resident care or common areas of the Home.

• Effectively working with the Home Administrator to ensure the delivery of all housekeeping and laundry services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards.
• Providing direction, guidance, and supervision to staff who provide for the housekeeping and laundry needs of the residents and campus.
• Establishing documents and procedures for cleaning and sanitizing and ensuring through periodic inspections that these procedures are followed.
• Ensuring equipment and supplies are purchased and appropriate inventory of needed housekeeping and laundry supplies and materials are on hand.
• Plan, propose, establish, and submit budget requests and cost estimates to meet the Home’s housekeeping and laundry services’ needs and staffing.

• One (1) year of experience performing custodial or housekeeping work that demonstrates knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead sufficient to effectively supervise staff and oversee the work of contractors/vendors as required.
• Communication skills sufficient to ensure staff understand assigned tasks and to document and ensure compliance with housekeeping and laundry‑related procedures.
• Basic computer skills to use email, word processing and spreadsheet software to correspond with others, keep records and write reports.
• Organizational and planning skills sufficient to plan, prioritize and complete work assignments in accordance with established time frames.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MDVA leadership and staff, residents and their family members, vendors, and other clientele.

• Two (2) or more years of experience performing custodial or housekeeping work.
• Housekeeping/custodial experience in a skilled nursing or long‑term care facility.
• Experience complying with state and federal regulations, such as Department of Health regulations.
• Experience in purchasing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment sufficient to evaluate cleaning quality and adjust cleaning frequencies and employee workload to maintain established quality levels.
• Skills related to making cost estimates and budget requests.
• Experience coordinating professional/technical contracts and/or overseeing contractors/vendors.

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x‑ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This…