Housekeeper - General Maintenance Worker (GMW) / Part-Time, Day Shift

About the role

The Housekeeper for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) at the Bemidji Veterans Home (MVH-Bemidji) is responsible for performing housekeeping and maintenance activities to ensure a clean, comfortable, healthy, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents, and equipment for different types of flooring.
• Operate and use hand tools and equipment effectively, including ladders and scaffolding.
• Handle and apply chemical cleaning agents safely and dispose of them properly.
• Perform laundry functions and function in adverse weather conditions.
• Make minor mechanical repairs to maintenance equipment and operate simple maintenance equipment.
• Follow instructions, read and understand operational manuals, and keep simple records.

Requirements

• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering and methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance.
• Ability to use manual labor to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in housekeeping or maintenance.
• Experience with chemical cleaning agents and basic mechanical repairs.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage range of $20.87 - $25.88.
• Health and dental insurance benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.

Pay

$20.87 - $25.88 per hour.

Schedule

Day shift, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., with potential for additional work hours based on business needs.