General Maintenance Worker (GMW)

Ridgewater College is hiring for 3 different general maintenance worker – intermittent positions. Perform general cleaning and maintenance of the facility to create a pleasant and safe environment for learning. To preserve the condition of the buildings and equipment. To set up and tear down functions for college and community events and to assist all areas and departments for special college events. This position is normally on an as need basis.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

1. To clean and maintain a specific area so that activities can be conducted in a sanitary, functional environment.
2. Operate, maintain, and make minor repairs on vacuums, auto scrubbers, roto, extractors, and other mechanical equipment so that cleaning and maintenance responsibilities are performed timely and efficiently. To make minor repairs in specific areas, ex. Toilets, urinals, locks, tables, and seating.
3. Set up needed equipment and furnishings so that scheduled activities can be conducted. secure buildings for closing.
4. To clean sidewalks and entrances if needed so that orderly appearances and accessibility are ensured, and to keep the grounds functional and safe.
5. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Building Maintenance Supervisor to maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable partner for our community to learn in.

• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents, and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.
• Ability to have the physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction and ability to keep simple records.
• Must have a valid Minnesota State class D driver’s license.

• Thorough knowledge of building custodial practices and procedures and equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Special Class C Boilers License or higher or the ability to obtain one.
• Current class A CDL driver’s license.
• Ability to write reports.
• Some knowledge of building utilities maintenance and repair.

• 11 paid holidays each year
• Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $48.94 per month and Family Coverage is $333.91 per month)
• Dental Insurance (low deductibles; single coverage $14.50 per month and family coverage is $61.86 per month)
• Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Retirement Plan
• Tax-deferred Compensation
• Generous vacation and sick leave

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.