**Working Title: Central Svcs Admin Spec** **Job Class: Central Services Administrative Specialist** **Agency: Mn State Academies** + **Job ID** : 83859 + **Location** : Faribault + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/04/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/11/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Minnesota State Academies / MSA Maintenance + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.02 - $25.03 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Physical Plant + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **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. **The MSA Department of Physical Plant Services is currently seeking a full-time Central Stores Specialist position at its Physical Plant Facility located in Faribault, MN.** **This position primarily provides shipping and receiving support for the Physical Plant Operations. Receive shipments arriving at the Central Stores via US Mail, UPS, FedEx and other delivery/transport carriers.** + **Distribute products, materials, products, etc. to the appropriate person or locations at MSA. May require occasional trips to the USPS to deliver or pick up mailings** + **Receive and process all incoming and outgoing materials, products, mailings, etc. for MSA's central stores.** + **Maintain and manage inventory of material, products and supplies. Place orders as needed to expedite repairs.** + **Maintain records of gas and diesel fuel usage by plant vehicles /equipment and request and maintain adequate fuel inventory.** + **Perform annual and periodic inventory of all stocked items** + **Monitor battery recycling program.** + **Manage the purchasing process using best purchase/pricing practices.** + **Utilize existing inventory management system and processes to manage and have record of all central store activities/transactions.** + **Maintain MSA's SDS program and update all data storage as required.** + **Maintain operation and maintenance files on all equipment.** **Minimum Qualifications** + Computer knowledge (Outlook, Google, Excel) + Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task + **Ability to use various equipment to move/transport material and products in a safe and efficient manner.** + Experience and knowledge of record keeping + Experience with inventory, supplies and ordering + **Knowledge sufficient to distribute incoming/outgoing materials, products, mail effectively.** **Preferred Qualifications** + **One (1) year experience working in a central stores/shipping room or one (1) year customer service experience.** + **Experience operating pallet jack and carts while following all safety procedures.** + **Thorough knowledge and understanding of shipping and mail safety standards and procedures.** + **Ability to research and find solutions to shipping and delivery related problems.** + **Basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)** **Physical Requirements** + **To be in physically good health along with demonstrated ability to climb stairs and ladders.** + **Physical health and endurance should allow the employee to frequently bend, stretch, stoop, stand, squat, crawl, walk and be able to shovel snow and use snow blowers/snow removal equipment as needed.** + **Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a daily basis and occasionally up to 50-80 pounds.** **Additional Requirements** + Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months 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.