Basic Data Entry Clerk Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

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Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential. Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience This is a part-time position, benefit eligible position working approx. 20 hours per week. Expected starting salary is $23.17 to $30.94

Full salary range is $23.17 - $38.71. Experience equivalent to six (6) months of custodial cleaning and building maintenance work as listed in the Work Functions. Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position

Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years. Nature of Work Under supervision, cleans County-owned buildings, fixtures, and furnishings. Uses equipment, materials, and solvents.

Reviews Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and follows safety protocol. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Examples of Work Vacuums carpets, spot cleans, and shampoos as needed.

Operates and maintains various cleaning equipment. Cleans drinking fountains, wash-bowls, fixtures, lavatories, and replenishes supplies. Dusts woodwork, chairs, tables, desks and other furniture, and polishes furniture.

Empties waste receptacles. Sweeps and mops floors, corridors, halls, and stairways. Washes windows and cleans venetian blinds.

Strips wax from floors using chemicals and scrubbing machine, applies wax. Alerts supervisor to problems or potential problems in the workplace regarding critical health and safety issues. Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment. Knowledge of basic building maintenance practices. Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Skill in the use of tools and materials commonly used in building, cleaning, and maintenance activities. Ability to communicate effectively with the public. Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written assignments.

Ability to work with team members. Ability to properly use hearing protection devices in loud areas. Ability to use the proper personal protective equipment against safety hazards when necessary.

Ability to comply with Olmsted Waste-to-Energy's Safety Manual and perform specialized cleaning to prevent accumulation of lead in the common areas of the facility. Ability to wear a filtering facepiece or half-face respirator when necessary. Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties.

Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties. Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: Function: 24% or Less 25% - 49% 50%-74% 75% or more Office environment X Exposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure X Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids X Exposure to extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid X Sitting, standing, reaching, pulling, climbing, kneeling X Walking, handling X Stooping X Pushing up to 100 pounds X Lifting up to 50 pounds X Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry X Talking X Operate vehicle X Close and color vision X Distance vision, depth perception X Accommodation X Field of vision X Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) X Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force) X An Equal Opportunity Employer Additional Considerations This is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.

International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.