Maintenance Assistant - General Repair Worker OR Building Utilities Mechanic-Electrical​/Day Shift

Maintenance Assistant - General Repair Worker OR Building Utilities Mechanic-Electrical / Full-Time, Day Shift

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Working Title:
Maintenance Assistant
Job Class:
General Repair Worker or Building Utilities Mechanic-Electrical
Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job : 97553
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 10/09/2026
• Closing Date
  : 10/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
• Division/Unit
  :
  Montevideo Veterans Home / Maintenance
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift / 6:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:30 p.m. / 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m.
• Days of Work
  :
  Varies, including every other weekend and holidays as scheduled. Provides on-call coverage in rotation.
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range - General Repair Worker: $27.24 - $31.35 / hourly; $56,877 - $65,458 / annually
• Salary Range Building Utilities Mechanic
  : $30.45 - $35.12 / hourly; $63,580 - $73,331 / annually
• Job Class Option
  :
  Electrician License for Building Utilities Mechanic job class
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000 if hired as a Building Utilities Mechanic! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

This vacancy is being announced at both the Building Utilities Mechanic and General Repair Worker levels. Only one position will be filled, and the job classification level of the position will be determined based on the selected finalist's qualifications.

The Maintenance Assistant is a key position responsible for completing repair, maintenance, renovation as needed, and construction work to maintain and enhance the appearance, health, safety and function of the campus.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will:

• Install, maintain, and repair water, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems, building systems, and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist the Building Maintenance Director in day-to-day building maintenance operations including estimating material and labor/time needed to complete repairs and maintenance work.
• Maintain the boiler system, as allowed by licensure, including checking and logging operations, shift operation, and the replacement or repair of valves as necessary.
• Perform campus groundskeeping duties, including lawn care and snow removal, which requires a current, valid driver's…