General Repair Worker

Location: Oakdale
Full-time, unlimited (regular) position

About the role

The work you'll do is more than just a job. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled jobs in a variety of trade areas, including replacing parts, making minor adjustments to machinery, and repairing buildings, equipment, and miscellaneous items.
• Maintain and repair buildings and other structures for Metro District in a safe and efficient manner according to all building codes.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on heating and power equipment, boilers, engines, generators, pumps, compressors, heaters, and motors.
• Make minor repairs to plumbing, heating, cooling, and air conditioning equipment.
• Assist building trades personnel with various major building construction tasks.
• Assist with snow/ice removal, mowing, and landscaping maintenance.
• Replace or repair locks and make keys.
• Be immediately accessible by phone and able to report to work within one hour of being called.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general methods and practices of a variety of trade areas (mechanics, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry) sufficient to assist licensed trades workers and repair machinery, tools, and facilities safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to safely use, operate, and maintain trucks, tractors, and other ground and road maintenance equipment; provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and bending.
• Class D Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • Special Class Engineer’s License.
  • DOLI Unlicensed Individual Electrical Work Registration within 6 months.
  • DOLI Unlicensed Individual Plumbing Work Registration within 6 months.
• Pass a background check prior to employment, which may include:
  • SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification.
  • Criminal History Check.
  • Employment Reference Check.
  • Education/License Verification.
  • Driver’s License Verification.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Carpentry skills/experience.
• AAS Degree in Facilities System Technology or Heating, Ventilation, AC Technology with at least two years of experience in building maintenance or building trades.
• Knowledge and application of word processing software.
• Ability to collect, combine, organize, and accurately describe available information in reports.
• Ability to perform skilled work in multiple trade areas and assist with more difficult tasks.

Pay

$27.24 - $31.35 hourly; $56,877 - $65,458 annually

Schedule

Day Shift
Monday - Friday

Benefits

• 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 after working at least three years.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including:
  • Mental health support.
  • Relationship challenges (personal and work).
  • Grief and loss support.
  • Financial and legal assistance.
  • Daily living/convenience services (chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care).

Resources and benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service.