Building Maintenance Helper/Worker

Building Maintenance Helper

Are you skilled in performing building maintenance work? Come put your expertise to use at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, MN. Please note, the schedule for this position is as follows: Monday - Friday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am Employees working a regular shift commencing between the hours of 2:00 pm and 10:00 pm shall, in addition to their hourly pay, receive a shift differential equal to $.90 per hour. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay for Building Maintenance Helper is $25.48 - $35.46 per hour. The full salary range, including longevity pay for Building Maintenance Worker is $28.19 - $39.56 per hour. 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.

An employee in this class assists in performing a variety of installation and repair work required to maintain the mechanical, electrical and structural components of County facilities. Duties include assisting in maintaining plumbing, heating and ventilation systems and fixtures; and preventive maintenance and repair. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near and midrange vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; talk/speak; walk and work inside. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; far vision; hear; bend neck; climb stairs; feel; use fingers; grasp; handle; move about; reach; reach above shoulder; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; twist at waist; turn wrists; extreme heat and noise; and work with or around others. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb ladders; crawl; crouch; kneel; maintain posture; squat; static neck position; taste/smell; exposure to weather; extreme wet or humid conditions; vibration; mechanical and electrical hazards; burns; confined spaces; elevated or slippery surfaces; moving objects; work alone; shift work; extended days and driving.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE HELPER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail): One (1) year full-time paid verifiable experience in the maintenance and repair of multi-unit, commercial, industrial or institutional buildings; or three (3) years as a General Maintenance Worker. Possession of a valid driver's license.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail): Four (4) years full-time paid verifiable experience in the maintenance and repair of multi-unit, commercial/industrial or institutional buildings, including building management systems. Possession of a valid driver's license.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of appropriate level operating engineer's license as determined by the psi and horsepower ratings of the boiler(s) in assigned County facility in which the vacancy exists.

RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-14. 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.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE: September 3, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin. The week of September 21, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed. The week of October 5, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted.

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.