Building & Grounds Worker

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.

Job Postings Open: Starting 2/1/24 (continuous openings)

Mid-May through Mid-October. Schedule will vary, including weekends and holidays.

We have 2 positions available.

• Night Security 

Salary: $17.77 – 23.37/hour Part-time, 90%.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Building, facilities, trail and public water access maintenance and repairs: clean buildings, fixtures, and bathroom facilities; dispose of waste materials; paint, repair, or replace various fixtures; repair or replace broken or leaking water pipes; minor electrical, heating, or plumbing repairs; and seasonally activate and deactivate water systems.
• Perform security so that parks and trails visitors and state park and trail property and resources are protected from unsafe conditions, illegal acts, or other dangerous or damaging situations.
• Grounds maintenance: mow and trim grass; carry out weed control program; plant and trim trees and shrubs; remove trees and stumps; dispose of waste materials; road repairs; develop, maintain, and groom trails; repair, conduct tests, and prepare reports on water and sewer systems; paint and repair picnic tables, signs, posts, fences; remove snow from roads and walkways; assist with resource management projects such as prescribed burns, noxious weed control, reforestation, and seed collection.
• Equipment inspection and maintenance: routine maintenance and minor repairs on small engines, vehicles, hand and small power tools, and other equipment and tools; complete reports and forms on use and repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage work tasks effectively, prioritizing customer service and safety.
• Ability to be a team player sufficient to listen to and help collogues complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Ability to stay on task and perform duties with limited supervision.
• Skill in welcoming a diverse visitor base to Minnesota State Parks and Trail Units.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, communicate and effectively problem solve a variety of routine maintenance situations.
• Skill in safe operation of equipment such as mowers, weed whips, hand tools, power tools, chainsaws, UTVs and vehicles.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures in a clear, concise, and professional manner to both internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Performing routine maintenance and repair of small engines, vehicles, and other equipment and tools.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and/or repairing buildings.
• Grounds and/or facility maintenance.
• Security operations.
• First Aid and CPR training or certification.

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.

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