JOB SUMMARY

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.

TO FACILITATE PROPER CREDITING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION CLEARLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE AREAS LISTED BELOW AND INDICATES THE BEGINNING AND ENDING MONTH AND YEAR FOR EACH JOB HELD. ONLY APPLICANTS WHOSE RESUMES CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE FULFILLMENT OF EACH OF THESE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Knowledge of:

• Different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents and equipment.
• 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.
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to operate and use them effectively and make minor repairs.

Ability to:

• Use hand tools and handle fairly light materials manually.
• Perform work functions using ladders and scaffolding.
• Perform laundry functions.
• Function in adverse weather conditions.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Make minor mechanical repairs to maintenance equipment.
• Follow instructions, read and understand operational manuals, and keep simple records.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant’s former employer(s).
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

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