Job DescriptionBemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as a General Maintenance Worker. The General Maintenance Worker will provide daily cleaning and maintenance services for Bemidji State University.Responsibilities of the General Maintenance Worker include: Performing general maintenance and cleaning to include, but not limited to, elevators, kitchens, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, stairways, offices, closets, supply rooms, storage rooms, public areas, laundry rooms, laundry machines, basements, tunnels and other work areas in residential and academic buildings at BSU. Performing detailed cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas. Other duties include, vacuuming, cleaning rugs and upholstery, mopping, sweeping, stripping and waxing floors, changing light bulbs, emptying trash and recycle containers, washing walls and polishing other surfaces, washing windows, snow removal, performing monthly check on fire extinguishers, carpet extraction through various areas and buildings, and providing conference groups amenities as required. Percent of Time: 40%Maintaining the serviceability of all equipment and tools, notifying supervisor of need for replacement of equipment and supplies. Operating custodial equipment, such as industrial sweepers, and using a variety of cleaning and sanitizing agents in performing tasks as necessary. Percent of Time: 35%Maintaining proper labeling, dilution, and understanding use of all chemical and cleaning products. Wearing personal protective equipment. Adhering to safety regulations so that the University is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and codes. Applying knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures. Securing work area as required. Percent of Time: 10%Performing other duties as assigned within the realm of the General Maintenance Worker specifications and individual abilities as requested by supervisor to fulfill the goals of BSU facilities Percentage of time: 10%Monitoring building integrity and condition and performing general maintenance duties as necessary. Informing Supervisor of maintenance, equipment and supply needs. Ordering cleaning supplies as needed. Percentage of time: 5%Salary Range:Depends on Qualifications; current pay range is $20.51 - $25.43 per hour.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of different types of flooring sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance. Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of them safely.Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to make minor repairs or and operate safely.Experience keeping simple records, performing assigned tasks with limited direction, and following oral/written instructions.Preferred QualificationHigh School Diploma or GED.Six months related experience.Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions and explain information. (This requires common courtesy, tact, interest in positive problem solving, empathy, and the ability to organize ideas logically.)Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.Ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment.Ability to use business software such as email, word processing, internet to access document data and training.A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.Environmental Conditions:The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee performs majority of duties in offices, conference and meeting rooms, university buildings and outdoors. This position is exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, cleaning chemicals and their fumes, dust, dirt, confined areas and high places as required by maintenance tasks, and noise form air handlers, electrical switching panels, lawn mower, and snow blower. Safety precautions are to be adhered to at all times. Incumbent may work extended and evening hours during various days of the week.Physical Factors:Constant: Determine, perceive, observe and estimate, assess hazards. Position self to, move through buildings (Traverse, ascend, descend).Occasional: Maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time, communicating effectively with customers / stakeholders. Move / Transport up to 50 pounds.Other considerations:All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the American Federation of State, County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit, which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/afscme.jsp.In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState?s vehicle use criteria and consent to motor vehicle records check annually.BSU and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy).Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Full-time, Probationary, Nonexempt; Monday-Thursday 3:00 p.m. ? 11:30 p.m., Friday 1:30 p.m. ? 10:00 p.m.Telework (Yes/No)NoInternal Bid Process - Open for Bids from eligible AFSCME members from 11/24/2025 ? 12/1/2025. Any current employee interested in this position and eligible to bid should submit a Bid Application by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, to Mary Miller in the HR office at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu. The bid form may also be found on the Human Resources website.Note: Internal bid applications will be considered prior to filling the position via the public application process and, therefore, this posting may be closed due to contractual obligations.Inquiries about the position:Travis Barnes, Director of FacilitiesPhone: 218-755-3988Email: travis.barnes@bemidjistate.eduIf you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application or bid, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu.AboutUNIVERSITY / COMMUNITYWHY BEMIDJI:It?s more than a job. It?s an opportunity for the extraordinary.On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota?s three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University offers opportunities for the extraordinary.Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U.S. News World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Northwest Technical College, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience ? such as full access to BSU?s library and the ability to live in BSU?s on-campus resident housing.For the first time, a joint strategic planning process will guide the future directions for both institutions. The schools are pursuing four shared strategic priorities: student success, the Nisidotaading initiative, northern distinction, and telling our story. These priorities will serve as the foundations for master planning processes for facilities, academic programs, fundraising, information technology, intercollegiate athletics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, among others.The Nisidotaading initiative ? named for an Ojibwe phrase meaning ?building mutual understanding? ? is creating a statewide center of excellence. It will develop communities of practice meant to help Minnesota State colleges and universities better educate their campus communities on historical trauma and lived experiences of their Indigenous populations, and how to most effectively guide Indigenous students toward their educational goals. In addition, BSU is the first university in the United States to expose all of its students to a course on Indigenous people before graduation.Bemidji State University acknowledges that it is located on land and water that is the current and ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe and Dakota. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide, forced assimilation, and efforts to alienate the Indigenous inhabitants from their territory here. We honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land, retained tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural resilience. Indigenous people are spiritual and physical caretakers of this land to which we all belong. Bemidji State University respects these sacred lands, stands with the community members from these Nations, and will fight injustice in all its forms.At Minnesota State, the work we do is more than just a job. In their pursuit of purpose, connection, and growth, our employees play a critical role on our campuses. They develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve the well-being and quality of life for our students and for all Minnesotans. Minnesota State is committed to equity and inclusion, and we invest in our employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Unlock your potential through possibility.The City of BemidjiBemidji State University and Northwest Technical College lie amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota. Bemidji State occupies a wooded campus along the western shore of Lake Bemidji while Northwest Technical College lies just three miles east, near Bemidji?s robust industrial district.?The city sits between Minnesota?s three largest American Indian tribal nations: the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Red Lake Nation and the White Earth Nation. When settling the Bemidji area in 1750, the Ojibwe people named the lake Bemidjigamaag, which means ?a lake with crossing waters? as the Mississippi River flows in from the south and exits on the east. Today, a city proper with a population of around 15,000 serves as a regional economic and cultural hub for about 100,000 Minnesotans.Located just minutes away from a thriving downtown Bemidji, both the BSU and NTC campus communities have convenient access to affordable restaurants, fine-dining experiences, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores ? including a natural foods co-op ? city parks, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. Small, locally-owned shops and art sculptures line Bemidji's downtown streets, while national chains are also found in and around the area.?The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows, restaurants offer weekly live music performances, the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits, and annual festivals bring the community together throughout the year.?Additionally, the North Woods setting means students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities available at their fingertips year-round. With more than 400 lakes ? and a 240-acre research forest owned by BSU ? within 25 miles of the city, there is easy access to kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, hunting, hiking, biking, foraging, fishing, and more. An expansive network of?multi-use trail systems is available for running, cross-country skiing, single-track or fat-tire biking, and skijoring. Further, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lie just north of Bemidji at the Buena Vista Ski Area.Bemidji is also near two of Minnesota?s 66 state parks:?Lake Bemidji State Park, which sits along Lake Bemidji?s northern shore, and Itasca State Park, home to the majestic Mississippi River Headwaters. Both parks are popular recreational and camping destinations where locals and tourists gather for sailing, swimming, and fishing during the summer months, and?skating, hockey, curling, and?yes?more fishing in the winter.?Of course, no tour of Bemidji is complete without a visit to ? and a selfie with ? its two most famous residents: the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and his trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox. The famed duo, which has greeted visitors to Bemidji since 1937, is on the National Register of Historic Places and was once ranked by Kodak as the second most-photographed statue in America.For further information About BSU visit our website at: http://www.bemidjistate.eduReview a special report on how this former lumber town has rebuilt itself as a high-speed, regional center of enterprise at Bemidji 2.0Other Resources:Visit Bemidji ? https://www.visitbemidji.com/218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji ? https://www.218relocate.com/Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce ? https://www.bemidji.org/Explore Minnesota ? https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidjiStatement of Notice:Bemidji State University prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Title IX Coordinator if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence.Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1, all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator. Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer Title IX CoordinatorEmail: TitleIX@bemidjistate.edu or Megan.Zothman@BemidjiState.eduPhone: (218) 755-25021500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601Bemidji State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

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