Maintenance Assistant - General Repair Worker OR Building Utilities Mechanic-Electrical / Full-Time, Day Shift

Working Title: Maintenance Assistant Job Class: General Repair Worker or Building Utilities Mechanic-Electrical Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 97553
• Location: Montevideo
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/09/2026
• Closing Date: 10/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
• Division/Unit: Montevideo Veterans Home / Maintenance
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Varies, including every other weekend and holidays as scheduled. Provides on-call coverage in rotation.
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range - General Repair Worker: $27.24 - $31.35 / hourly; $56,877 - $65,458 / annually
• Salary Range Building Utilities Mechanic: $30.45 - $35.12 / hourly; $63,580 - $73,331 / annually
• Job Class Option: Electrician License for Building Utilities Mechanic job class
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000 if hired as a Building Utilities Mechanic! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more! This vacancy is being announced at both the Building Utilities Mechanic and General Repair Worker levels. Only one position will be filled, and the job classification level of the position will be determined based on the selected finalist’s qualifications. The Maintenance Assistant is a key position responsible for completing repair, maintenance, renovation as needed, and construction work to maintain and enhance the appearance, health, safety and function of the campus. As a Maintenance Assistant you will:

• Install, maintain, and repair water, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems, building systems, and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist the Building Maintenance Director in day-to-day building maintenance operations including estimating material and labor/time needed to complete repairs and maintenance work.
• Maintain the boiler system, as allowed by licensure, including checking and logging operations, shift operation, and the replacement or repair of valves as necessary.
• Perform campus groundskeeping duties, including lawn care and snow removal, which requires a current, valid driver’s license to drive a state vehicle.

This position is designated as full-time and primarily day shift. The position is initially eligible for a full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link Minimum Qualifications Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. General Repair Worker To qualify for further consideration as a General Repair Worker, you must have:

• Current, valid driver’s license
• Ability to attain licensure in Minnesota as a 2nd Class C boiler operator within the probationary period
• Knowledge of the general methods and practices of a variety of trade areas (e.g. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanics, and carpentry) sufficient to assist licensed trades workers and maintain/repair machinery, tools and facilities in a timely and safe manner
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
• Ability to safely use hand and power hand tools
• Ability to safely operate and maintain trucks, tractors and other grounds and maintenance equipment
• Ability to understand and foll…