Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Working Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Job Class: Building Services Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/24/2023
• Closing Date: 04/10/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-MMA
• Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $19.71 - $26.55 / hourly; $41,154 - $55,436 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

The new Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji is scheduled to open 2023! The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an individual to join our team as a Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee and complete housekeeping, laundry and other required cleaning assignments in the resident care or common areas of the Home.

This position is responsible for:

• Effectively working with the Home Administrator to ensure the delivery of all housekeeping and laundry services meets regulatory requirements and agency standards.
• Providing direction, guidance, and supervisor to staff who provide for the housekeeping and laundry needs of the residents and campus.
• Establishing documents and procedures for cleaning and sanitizing and ensuring through periodic inspections that these procedures are followed.
• Ensuring equipment and supplies are purchased and appropriate inventory of needed housekeeping and laundry supplies and materials are on hand.
• Plan, propose, establish, and submit budget requests and cost estimates to meet the Home’s housekeeping and laundry services’ needs and staffing.

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.

• One year of experience performing custodial or housekeeping work that demonstrates knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead sufficient to effectively supervise staff and oversee the work of contractors/vendors as required.
• Communication skills sufficient to ensure staff understand assigned tasks and to document and ensure compliance with housekeeping and laundry-related procedures.
• Basic computer skills to use email, word processing and spreadsheet software to correspond with others, keep records and write reports.
• Organizational and planning skills sufficient to plan, prioritize and complete work assignments in accordance with established time frames.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MDVA leadership and staff, residents and their family members, vendors, and other clientele.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience performing custodial or housekeeping work.
• Housekeeping/custodial experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
• Experience complying with state and federal regulations, such as Department of Health regulations.
• Experience in purchasing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment sufficient to evaluate cleaning quality and adjust cleaning frequencies and employee workload to maintain established quality levels.
• Skills related to making cost estimates and budget requests.
• Experience coordinating professional/technical contracts and/or overseeing contractors/vendors.

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s)
• The individual(s) selected for this position are required to attest to and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by their first day of employment, per federal requirements. The individual(s) selected for the position may request an accommodation if they are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccination due to: (a) a recognized medical condition for which a COVID-19 vaccine is contraindicated; or (b) an objection based upon a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. For additional information about this COVID-19 vaccination requirement, contact Dawn Gregoire in MDVA Human Resources at dawn.gregoire@state.mn.us. Please do not email or provide any proof of vaccination with your application/resume. This information will be collected from you if you are hired for this position.

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 careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Dawn Gregoire at dawn.gregoire@state.mn.us or 320-979-1883.

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 Dawn Gregoire at dawn.gregoire@state.mn.us.

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number number to Dawn Gregoire at dawn.gregoire@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.

Why Work for Us

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:

• 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
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

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:

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

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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.