Full-Time 1783 Maintenance Assistant
Job Description
JOB TITLE: #1783 Maintenance Assistant
LOCATION: Historic Fort Snelling, 200 Tower Ave, St Paul, MN 55111
COMPENSATION: $18.00 hourly minimum
STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.
BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in the State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.
DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173
POSTING DATE: May 5, 2023
DEADLINE DATE: May 19, 2023
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide custodial, event, and security support for the structures and programs at the Historic Fort Snelling ensuring that the historic site is maintained at a high level of quality and safety for the staff and visiting public.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Perform general custodial and janitorial tasks in order to meet and maintain cleaning protocols; 2) Perform custodial and janitorial tasks at the fort prior to, during, and after rental events; 3) Set up and take down equipment; 4) Perform security functions; 5) Perform reporting and institutional responsibilities; and 6) Maintain safe and good working conditions throughout the historic site.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to perform custodial and event duties and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently, to be self-motivated, and to manage time wisely.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with other staff, volunteers and visitors.
- Ability to properly lift 75 pounds rarely, 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.
- Physical strength, stamina, and coordination to to perform a wide variety of job tasks.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to walk long distances regularly, and to perform exterior duties in all Minnesota climate extremes.
- Ability to properly use tools, equipment and chemicals necessary to perform the duties of the position and in accordance with required guidelines.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to cover site open hours and rentals.
- Ability to use Google software and email.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience operating a commercial security and fire alarm systems
- Experience working at a museum, an historic site, or comparable setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of MNHS policies & procedures.
- Knowledge of standards in janitorial and custodial procedures, use of cleaning materials, and maintaining required checklists.
Should you have questions with the application process, email
hu************@mn**.org
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How to Apply
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