General Repair Worker

$52,478 - $60,403/Yr

State of Minnesota - Golden Valley, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Golden Valley, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The General Repair Worker at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is responsible for performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks across various trade areas. This role involves maintaining and repairing buildings and structures, as well as assisting licensed trades workers with more complex tasks. The position requires the ability to respond quickly to work calls and travel to different MnDOT properties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair buildings and other structures for Metro District according to 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general methods and practices of various trade areas (mechanics, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work.
• Ability to safely use hand and power hand tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain trucks, tractors, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to 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 within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOLI Unlicensed Individual Electrical Work Registration within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOLI Unlicensed Individual Plumbing Work Registration within 6 months.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program