**Job Class: Building Services Lead** **Agency: Direct Care and Treatment** + **Job ID** : 91975 + **Location** : Wadena + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/05/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/11/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Brainerd AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Wadena Dir Care + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 6:30am-3:00pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.51 - $27.53 / hourly; $42,824 - $57,482 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME + **Work Area** : MSHS Wadena + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify. **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. Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) Wadena provides rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. As an Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility, MSHS Wadena focuses on rehabilitative education, building interpersonal skills, and developing community engagement skills to increase each client’s independence and self-management of their illness, behavior, and emotion. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a great team. The role of Building Services Lead is to provide a safe and secure facility so that clients receive quality professional services in a therapeutic environment that is safe and meets our regulatory standards for environment of care. Maximize the risk of the potential spread of infection; maximize safety for staff, clients, and visitors; and coordinating general maintenance/housekeeping tasks to meet regulatory and licensing requirements. **Responsibilities include:** + Perform lead duties of general maintenance work, directing specific maintenance functions, and overseeing maintenance and repair activities; + Ensure implementation of routine program for cleanliness of building so that the Department of Health, OSHA, and MSHS standards are met, and clients reside in a healthy and safe environment; + Maintain supply and equipment inventory so that automated or mechanical housekeeping tasks are performed efficiently and timely with the proper equipment; + Arrange for needed repairs and tasks as assigned throughout the MSHS facility to maintain quality housekeeping services. **Minimum Qualifications** To qualify, applicants must also have knowledge of: + Principles of lead work sufficient to plan, lead and provide training to departmental staff; + Methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely, plus make minor repairs; + Technical knowledge of cleaning supplies and chemicals and possible chemical reactions; + Basic knowledge of tools and equipment involved in light maintenance (i.e. carpentry, painting, simple machine repairs); + Safety procedures and regulations and the ability to communicate these to others; + Basic computer and e-mail usage, plus word processing, database and spreadsheet software sufficient to maintain electronic records and complete reports. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with problem solving maintenance issues and experience working independently. **Additional Requirements** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.