General Maintenance Worker​/Housekeeping - Part-time

Position: General Maintenance Worker/Housekeeping - Part-time Days
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* Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker/Housekeeping*
* ** Job Class:
General Maintenance Worker*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs*
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** Job ** : 91238

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** Location** :
Minneapolis

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Part-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open only to qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 01/06/2026

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** Closing Date** : 01/12/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home - Mpls - AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Housekeeping Staff A

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Varies - based on business needs

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $20.51 - $25.43 / hourly; $42,825 - $53,098 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Housekeeping

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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.

This announcement is for a current Housekeeper / General Maintenance Worker (part-time/day shift) vacancy within the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis.  The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and will include working on the weekends (Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and additional work hours, based on business needs. The positions are initially eligible for the full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

** It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500*
* ** if you are hired in a part-time position that is represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement!*
* ** Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits (if eligible), a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!*
* The positions will perform a variety of indoor and/or outdoor maintenance, cleaning and laundry activities in a resident care setting. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

+ Maintain building floors and hallways using machines or manual processes by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, and vacuuming.

+ Clean windows, walls, curtain dividers, and window treatments using appropriate cleaning agents and ladders.

+ Clean and maintain rooms and furniture by dusting, moving, rearranging, and setting up or taking down tables and chairs.

+ Clean restrooms by scrubbing floors, sinks, and stools; maintaining supplies of soap and paper products; and emptying wastebaskets and trash containers.

+ Clean assigned state-maintained sidewalks by shoveling snow, applying sand and/or deicers, and removing ice, rubbish and other materials.

+ Perform personal and regular laundry activities, including sorting and delivering residents´ clothes.

+ Operate, maintain, and make minor repairs on vacuums and other maintenance equipment.

** _The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth._*
* ** _The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River._*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed…