Full-Time Maintenance Laborer

General Maintenance Worker
There presently exists three vacancies for General Maintenance Worker's in the Property Management Department. These are permanent, full-time positions located in Duluth, MN. General Maintenance Workers provide janitorial maintenance work at an assigned County facility. Available shifts include: 4:00 p.m. - at the Government Services Building on an assigned floor, 4:00 p.m. - at the Duluth Courthouse on an assigned floor, and 7:00 a.m. - 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. Employees working a regular shift commencing between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. shall, in addition to their hourly pay, receive a shift differential equal to $.90 per hour.
General Maintenance Worker Illustrative Examples of Work:

Sweeps, dusts, damp mops, strips, seals and waxes floors.
Collects and disposes of recycling and trash.
Cleans windows and window treatments.
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.
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.
Assists maintenance workers and maintenance helpers as assigned.
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. Louis County, on a full-time basis. 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. reach, rotate trunk, stoop/bend, works alone, outside.
Push/pull up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, crouch/squat, customer/public contact.
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Six (6) months full-time paid verifiable experience in custodial, janitorial, building maintenance or closely related work.
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.
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The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at
VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

Veteran: Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
Spouse of Deceased Veteran: PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: DRUG TESTING: Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.