General Maintenance Worker

Working Title:

General Maintenance Worker Job Class:
General Maintenance Worker Agency:
Transportation Department

• Job
• Location:
  
  Rochester
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/23/2026
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  District 6A
  - Rochester / Building Maintenance Rochester
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  6:00a.m.
  
  - 2:30p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $20.87 - $25.88 / hourly; $43,576 - $54,037 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  District 6 Rochester Building Maintenance
• 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.

Performs custodial, general maintenance and repair of state-owned or state-maintained buildings and grounds, to keep a clean, comfortable, healthy, and safe environment for internal and external customers. Work with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment, and hand tools requiring the frequent lifting, carrying, and holding of supplies and parts, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Clean rooms and furniture.
• Assist with conference room setups to include rearranging, setting up, or taking down chairs and tables.
• Clean restrooms and restock restroom supplies.
• Maintain floors, including sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, and shampooing.
• Landscaping such as planting, mowing, trimming, and watering.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots with snow blowers, shovels, and deicers.
• The position activities also require the incumbent to work in adverse weather conditions (cold and heat)

Must possess a valid Class D Driver’s License or an equivalent license from another state and maintain it as a condition of employment.

To qualify, General Maintenance Worker applicants must meet all the following:

• Different types of flooring/floor coverings sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents, and equipment.
• Chemical cleaning agents such as scouring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely.
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.

• Maintain physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions in adverse weather conditions.
• Follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Keep simple records.

• Previous experience as a General Maintenance Worker.
• Knowledge of painting products and processes of applying.
• Skilled in use and operations of small hand and power tools sufficient to safely operate tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of horticulture practices sufficient to properly care for lawns, trees, and shrubs.
• Knowledge of MnDOT policy, procedure, and practices.

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website )

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families…