General Repair Worker

Location: Saint Paul

** Job Class:
General Repair Worker*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 95800

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** Location** :
Oakdale

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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

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** Date Posted** : 07/24/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/03/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
Metro / Metro Bldg Maint - Oakdale

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $27.24 - $31.35 / hourly; $56,877 - $65,458 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Metro / Metro Bldg Maint - Oakdale

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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.

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* Job Duties:

Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:*
* This position performs semi-skilled jobs in a variety of trade areas. The incumbent typically replaces parts, makes minor adjustments to machinery, and repairs buildings, equipment, and miscellaneous items. Work is done in accordance with established procedures, and frequent and detailed instructions are given on new or complex work.

This position will maintain and repair buildings and other structures for Metro District in a safe and efficient manner according to all building codes. Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on heating and power equipment, boilers, engines, generators, pumps, compressors, heaters, and motors. Make minor repairs to plumbing, heating, cooling, and air conditioning equipment. Assist building trade's personnel with various major building construction tasks.

Assist with snow/ice removal, mowing and landscaping maintenance. Replace or repair locks and make keys.

** The incumbent in this position is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.*
* The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Knowledge of:*
* - General methods and practices of a variety of trade areas (i.e., mechanics, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing and carpentry) sufficient to assist licensed trades workers and to repair machinery, tools, and facilities in a timely and safe manner.

- Occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.

** Ability to:*
* - Safely use hand and power hand tools.

- Safely use, operate, and maintain trucks, tractors, and other ground and road maintenance equipment; provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.

- Follow oral and written instructions.

- Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and bending.

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* Required:

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* - Class D Driver's License

** Ability to obtain and maintain:*
* - Special Class Engineer's License.

- DOLI Unlicensed Individual Electrical Work Registration within 6 months.

- DOLI Unlicensed Individual Plumbing Work Registration within 6 months.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* - Carpentry skills/experience.

- AAS Degree in Facilities System Technology or Heating, Ventilation, AC Technology with at least two (2) years of experience working in building maintenance or building trades.

- Knowledge and application of word processing software.

- Ability to collect, combine, organize, and accurately describe available information in the form of reports.

- Ability to perform skilled work in a number of trade areas and to assist with more difficult work.

** Additional Requirements*
* It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification

+ Criminal History Check

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Education/License Verification

+ Driver's License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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…