Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department / General Maintenance Worker

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General Maintenance Worker

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

150 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $40,595, below the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 150
Total payroll: $5.3M
Role median: $40,595
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$572$58,616+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 150 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

General Maintenance Worker is held in 15 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $40,595 ranks #10 of 15.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$52,035 · 59

Corrections Department

$51,115 · 11

Public Safety Department

$49,739 · 4

Transportation Department

$49,685 · 31

Human Services Department

$48,996 · 63

Administration Department

$45,802 · 115

MN St Colleges & Universities

$45,365 · 666

MN State Academies

$43,921 · 10

Military Affairs Department

$42,330 · 40

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$32,218 · 4

Lottery

$26,153 · 3

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$12,921 · 30

Median total compensation for the General Maintenance Worker role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Basha Beriso

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$55,407

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay: $52,427
Overtime: $2,980
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,407
Hire date: 2013-12-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Basha Beriso serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,407. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Robert Franks

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$55,128

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay: $52,436
Overtime: $2,692
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,128
Hire date: 2011-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Franks works as a General Maintenance Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $55,128 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Trepp Meyer

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$54,971

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Housekeeping
Base pay: $51,416
Overtime: $802
Other pay: $2,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,971
Hire date: 2015-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Trepp Meyer holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Housekeeping. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,971. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Lawrence Esty

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$54,828

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Housekeeping
Base pay: $52,436
Overtime: $2,392
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,828
Hire date: 2001-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lawrence Esty is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Housekeeping. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,828. They are represented by Service.

Yirgalem Bocrezion

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$54,670

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay: $51,242
Overtime: $3,284
Other pay: $144
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,670
Hire date: 2001-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yirgalem Bocrezion works as a General Maintenance Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Yirgalem earned $54,670 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Baltazar Santiago-Ornelas

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$54,497

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff B
Base pay: $51,183
Overtime: $702
Other pay: $2,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,497
Hire date: 2017-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Baltazar Santiago-Ornelas serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mpls Housekeeping Staff B. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,497. Union affiliation: Service.

Michelle Fueston

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$54,400

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $47,950
Overtime: $5,678
Other pay: $772
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,400
Hire date: 2014-12-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Fueston is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $54,400. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sheri Suko

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$54,251

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $51,434
Overtime: $811
Other pay: $2,007
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,251
Hire date: 2007-07-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sheri Suko holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,251. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Anthony Balamut

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$54,164

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay: $52,382
Overtime: $1,783
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,164
Hire date: 2017-12-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anthony Balamut holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,164. They are represented by Service.

Abeba Bocretsion

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$53,416

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay: $51,643
Overtime: $1,594
Other pay: $180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,416
Hire date: 2000-09-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Abeba Bocretsion serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,416. They are represented by Service.

Sara Kipp

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$53,276

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $52,035
Overtime: $225
Other pay: $1,016
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,276
Hire date: 1999-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sara Kipp works as a General Maintenance Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Sara earned $53,276 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Michelle Lachowitzer

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$53,258

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $52,035
Overtime: $207
Other pay: $1,017
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,258
Hire date: 1999-04-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Lachowitzer holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,258. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Tracy Hein

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$53,235

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $52,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,235
Hire date: 2001-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Tracy Hein serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,235. Union affiliation: Service.

Carla Johnson

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$53,143

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay: $43,286
Overtime: $9,605
Other pay: $252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,143
Hire date: 2021-06-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carla Johnson holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,143. Their bargaining unit is Service.