General Maintenance Worker - Jail

General Maintenance Worker

There presently exists a vacancy for a General Maintenance Worker in the Property Management Department. This is a permanent, full-time position located at the Duluth St. Louis County Jail for the day shift working 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. providing janitorial maintenance work. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $21.28 - $28.75 per hour.

General Maintenance Worker Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Sweeps, dusts, damp mops, strips, seals and waxes floors.
• Vacuums, spot cleans and shampoos carpets and rugs.
• Collects and disposes of recycling and trash.
• Cleans windows and window treatments.
• Refills soap, towel and toilet tissue dispensers.
• Cleans and polishes handrails, fixtures and elevators.
• Replaces defective light bulbs.
• Performs thorough cleaning of ceilings, walls and vents as required.
• Performs minor repairs on janitorial equipment, as specified.
• Assists in lifting and relocating office furniture and equipment.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways and parking areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas using established practices and procedures.
• Operates light equipment, including skid steers, related to the upkeep and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; stocks supplies in janitor closets in orderly condition.
• Ensures outside and inside doors are locked and advises supervisor or authorities of suspicious situations.
• Assists maintenance workers and maintenance helpers as assigned.
• Demonstrates punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with designated work schedule.
• Complies with applicable safety rules, laws, and practice; uses proper safety equipment and procedures in all operations.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks to ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, safety and security of County facilities. Duties include cleaning facilities, maintaining equipment and making minor repairs. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

CONSTANT: Balance, grasp/handle, stand, walk and vision.

FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; reach, rotate trunk, stoop/bend, works alone, outside.

OCCASIONAL: Push/pull up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, crouch/squat, customer/public contact.

RARE: Lift up to 20 pounds, lift/carry up to 40 pounds, push/pull up to 55 pounds, climb step ladders, crawl, kneel, reach above shoulder, sit.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Six (6) months full-time paid verifiable experience in custodial, janitorial, building maintenance or closely related work.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-15.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• September 25, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of October 12, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of October 26, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

Benefits

Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.