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The Minnesota State Lottery is a state agency that generated over $740M in sales last year, returning a record $173M to our beneficiaries: State's General Fund to support services like K-12 Education and health care, and environmental programs supporting natural resources, game, and fish funds.

Working Title: General Maintenance Worker
Job Class: General Maintenance Worker
Agency: Minnesota State Lottery

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
• Telework Eligible: No
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Lottery Office Services
• Work Area: Roseville
• Travel Required: No
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Salary Range: $16.01 - $22.65 / hourly
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Closing Date: 08/30/2023
• Classified Status: Classified
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State Lottery/Lottery-AFSCME
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Date Posted: 08/16/2023
• Work Shift: Day Shift

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position exists to perform janitorial and building maintenance duties at the Minnesota Lottery as assigned. They must also escort vendors providing services to the Minnesota Lottery, throughout the building. The position will require some overtime on short notice.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes the following qualifications and include the month and year for each job held.

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with vacuum cleaners, wet and dry mops, stocking supplies, and other equipment and tools on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share you same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited direction.
• Experience keeping inventory records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work above the ground level such as on ladders.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work overheard on a variety of tasks (such as light dusting and cleaning).

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting items such as 50-pound boxes and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as tools and file boxes. This job requires repetitive motion such as vacuuming, mopping, shoveling, and dusting.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:
The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you must indicate this on your application and follow the instructions below: RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: [email protected]. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: [email protected].

If you have questions about the position, contact HR Department at [email protected] or 651-635-8116.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to HR Department at [email protected].

About Lottery

The Minnesota State Lottery exists to create a fun, quick, and thrilling form of entertainment for Minnesotans. We’re proud that a portion of Lottery proceeds goes back to the state to benefit our natural environment. We’re in the entertainment business and are always looking for more ways to have fun as a group. We’d love for you to join us!

Why Work for Us

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Wellness programs and resources
• Tax-deferred compensation
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Training and professional development
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Public pension plan
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Employer paid life insurance
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Prescription drug coverage

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.