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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.
Job Details
Working Title: Housekeeping / Maintenance
Job Class: GMW / General Maintenance Worker (full-time/day shift)
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits (if eligible), a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!
This positionisdesignated a full-time. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The positionisinitially eligible for thefullemployer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.
This position will perform a variety of indoor and/or outdoor maintenance, cleaning and laundry activities in a resident care setting. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
The work schedule for this position will include working on the weekends (Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and may vary based on the business needs.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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:
Ability to:
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you were referred to apply by a current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs employee or State of Minnesota employee, please provide the employee's name in the Referral Source section of your application. The employee who referred you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus!
If you have questions about the position, contact Gwen Kendall at gwen.kendall@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Gwen Kendall at gwen.kendall@state.mn.us .
Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%.0fficial written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please e-mail the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Gwen Kendall at gwen.kendall@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
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.
Job Details
Working Title: Housekeeping / Maintenance
Job Class: GMW / General Maintenance Worker (full-time/day shift)
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 01/12/2024
- Closing Date: 01/22/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home - Mpls - AFSCME
- Division/Unit: Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm)
- Days of Work: Varied
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $17.77 - $23.97 / hourly
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
- Work Area: Housekeeping
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500!
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits (if eligible), a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!
This positionisdesignated a full-time. The work schedule will include at least 80 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The positionisinitially eligible for thefullemployer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.
This position will perform a variety of indoor and/or outdoor maintenance, cleaning and laundry activities in a resident care setting. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Maintain building floors and hallways using machines or manual processes by sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Clean windows, walls, curtain dividers, and window treatments using appropriate cleaning agents and ladders.
- Clean and maintain rooms and furniture by dusting, moving, rearranging, and setting up or taking down tables and chairs.
- Clean restrooms by scrubbing floors, sinks, and stools; maintaining supplies of soap and paper products; and emptying wastebaskets and trash containers.
- Clean assigned state-maintained sidewalks by shoveling snow, applying sand and/or deicers, and removing ice, rubbish and other materials.
- Perform personal and regular laundry activities, including sorting and delivering residents' clothes.
- Operate, maintain, and make minor repairs on vacuums and other maintenance equipment.
The work schedule for this position will include working on the weekends (Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and may vary based on the business needs.
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you were referred to apply by a current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs employee or State of Minnesota employee, please provide the employee's name in the Referral Source section of your application. The employee who referred you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus!
If you have questions about the position, contact Gwen Kendall at gwen.kendall@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Gwen Kendall at gwen.kendall@state.mn.us .
Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%.0fficial written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please e-mail the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Gwen Kendall at gwen.kendall@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
