Building Maintenance Helper/Worker

Building Maintenance Helper/Worker

Salary

$25.48 - $34.09 Hourly

Location

Duluth, MN

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Job Number

26-128/074-01

Department

Property Management

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Kind of Work

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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.

Distinguishing Features of Work

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.

Work Environment

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.

Selection Process

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 drivers license.

Note: Upon completion of two consecutive, full-time years of service as a Building Maintenance Helper; a satisfactory performance rating in the most recent rating period; and recommendation of the department head, the employee shall be authorized promotion to the Building Maintenance Worker classification.

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.

Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Building Maintenance Worker level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

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.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. Its recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when youre finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Office or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

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: DD214 noting character of service
• 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: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

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.

01

Please type or clearly print your name.

02

The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

• Yes

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?

• Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
• No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States

05

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a boilers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Boilers licensure type:

08

At the discretion of the hiring authority, it is possible that this position will be filled using either the Building Maintenance Helper (2026 starting hourly salary $25.48 - $30.60) or the Building Maintenance Worker class (2026 starting hourly salary $28.19 - $34.09). Please indicate your willingness to accept employment as follows:

• Either Building Maintenance Helper or Building Maintenance Worker
• Building Maintenance Worker ONLY

09

SME Explanation: Questions 10-14 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 10-14.

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your experience in the fabrication, structural repair and remodeling of building features including lighting, drywall partitions, woodwork, doors, windows, locks, ceiling and floor tile, fixtures, furniture and cabinets, painting, cement work, carpentry and other various wood working skills, etc.

11

Describe your experience in the maintenance of commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

12

Describe your experience in the maintenance & repair of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems within a multi-unit building or institutional setting.

13

Do you have specific training, licenses, certifications, or experience in the following areas: boiler, electrical, welding, carpentry, septic systems, plumbing or HVAC?

14

Describe your experience working with building management systems.

15

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota

Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1

Duluth, Minnesota, 55802

Phone 218-726-2422

Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov