Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of MN? If so, come join our team at MnDOT in Golden Valley, MN!
**When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $5,000!
Our General Repair Worker performs semi-skilled jobs in a variety of trade areas. The incumbent typically replaces parts, makes minor adjustments to machinery, and repairs buildings, equipment, and miscellaneous items. Work is done in accordance with established procedures, and frequent and detailed instructions are given on new or complex work. This position will also have the following responsibilities:
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 trade's personnel with various major building construction tasks.
Assist with snow/ice removal, mowing and landscaping maintenance.
Replace or repair locks and make keys.
*The incumbent in this position is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.
*Must travel daily to numerous and various MnDOT Metro District properties to perform job.
WHY WORK FOR US? Click here to check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer excellent employee benefits. Here are some of our amazing benefits:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, prescription drug, & vision coverage with affordable dependent coverage; Health & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; Life, short & long-term disability, AD&D insurance & paid parental leave
Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
Work/Life Balance: Vacation & sick days including 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, leave of absence
At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at Central Office
Here are the minimum qualifications:
Knowledge of general methods and practices of a variety of trade areas (i.e., mechanics, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing and carpentry) sufficient to assist licensed trades workers and to repair machinery, tools, and facilities in a timely and safe manner.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.
Ability to safely use hand and power hand tools.
Ability to safely use, operate, and maintain trucks, tractors, and other ground and road maintenance equipment; provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and bending.
Valid Class D Driver's License required.
Ability to obtain and maintain Specials Class Engineer's License.
Ability to obtain and maintain DOLI Unlicensed Individual Electrical Work Registration within 6 months AND DOLI Unlicensed Individual Plumbing Work Registration within 6 months.
*This position was previously posted and is being reposted for additional applications.
APPLY ONLINE BY 11/21/2024 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered):
Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click "Search Open Positions"
Enter the Job Opening ID "77793" in the Keywords search box & click ">>"
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click "Apply for Job"
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: COMTO
Check out all our exciting MnDOT job opportunities by visiting & applying directly at: www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/