Janitor

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region

Metro Transit is currently seeking Janitors to provide janitorial services to maintain a clean and neat appearance of Metro Transit indoor and outdoor locations! Positions are bid by union seniority and new employees can expect to work the overnight shift.

This posting will create a six-month eligible list from the date of posting to be used for current and future openings.

• Performs daily general cleaning duties in an indoor environment. These activities may include sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash containers, washing windows, cleaning, and stocking restrooms.
• Performs daily general cleaning duties in an outdoor environment. These activities may include snow removal, weeding, graffiti removal, and litter pickup.
• Traveling to different facilities to perform cleaning duties may be required.
• Performs overhead dusting and light fixture cleaning.
• Strip and wax floors and cleans carpeting.
• Orders supplies and maintains a well-stocked, organized closet.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Any of the following combinations of janitorial experience; experience should include all or most of the following duties: general cleaning, washing windows, stocking restrooms, snow removal, graffiti removal, litter pickup, stripping and waxing floors and carpet cleaning.

• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years previous janitorial experience.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Previous business/industrial building and/or public facility janitorial experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding the value different experiences bring to the workplace.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Ability to work all shifts.
• Ability to work with harsh cleaning compounds/solvents.
• Ability to learn on the job skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to follow written schedule/instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds at least four times during an eight hour period.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Acceptable work record (applies to internal ATU candidates).
• Ability to drive to other locations as needed.
• Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We conduct a Work Record Evaluation (for internal ATU employees only).
3. We rate your education and experience.
4. We conduct a structured panel interview.

Please Note: ATU Internal applicants who pass their WRE, education and experience rating and structured panel interview will be selected by seniority. Passing ATU internal applicants will be awarded this position over non-ATU/external applicants.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a pre-placement physical and a background check, which verifies education and employment, covers driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. You must also pass a transfer physical.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.