General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker

Institution: Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Classification Title: General Maintenance Wrkr

Bargaining Unit / Union: 203: AFSCME - Service

City: Coon Rapids

FLSA: Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range: $20.87 - $29.73

Job Description

The Facilities department strives to ensure a clean and safe environment that is inclusive and meets the needs of diverse populations on campus. This position is responsible for all housekeeping, general maintenance and repairs required within an assigned area to ensure clean, safe, healthful conditions in all spaces of the assigned area at all times. Also, this position requires to assist in safety, security and operations of the college.

Salary Range: $20.87-$25.88/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of English sufficient to perform the required duties described above, using reading, writing and verbal skills.
• Different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents and equipment.
• Chemical cleaning agents such as soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply and dispose of safely.
• Methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.

Ability to:

• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
• Follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Keep simple records.

Preferred Qualification

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders and high lift.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion with vacuum cleaners, wet and dry mops, and other equipment and tools on a regular basis.
• Ability to work overhead on a variety of tasks (such as light dusting and cleaning).
• Ability to think and act quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions, if needed (such as assisting with snow removal on sidewalks).
• Have a basic understanding to navigate online web browsers, email and Microsoft Office computer programs.

Physical Qualifications

• Requires daily moving and/or transporting items up to 100 pounds (with assistance) on an irregular basis and 20-50 pounds on a regular basis. This job also may require moving to a significant degree on rough terrain or may remain in a stationary position with ability to push and pull arm and/or leg controls. This job may require other manual labor including but not limited to shoveling, hauling, moving, pushing, and pulling.

Other Requirements

This position is posted on the Minnesota State's website from October 12, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website on November 3, 2026 at 12:01 am central time. Please complete the online application form and upload the following documents before the deadline.

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at ARCC at The campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, View phone number on click.appcast.io, to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday; (2:30 PM-11:00 pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students' holistic needs.  We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA.  The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 6.8% Asian, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.6% Hispanic of any race, 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60.6% White, and 5.1% two or more races, and 3% unknown.  We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 15.4% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).   

For more information about our college, please visit our website at

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date: 11-18-2026

Position End Date: Open Date: 10-12-2026