Job Information
State of Minnesota Temporary Groundskeeper in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Ornamental Specialist-Temporary
Job Class: Groundskeeper
Agency: Administration Dept
Job ID : 76721
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 5/15/2024
Closing Date : 6/06/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Grounds Trees & Ornamentals Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 7:00 A – 3:30 P
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.32 / hourly; $38,628 - $52,868 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Capitol Complex
End Date : October 31, 2024
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.
This is a temporary full-time seasonal position estimated to last May-October 31, 2024.
The Ornamental Specialist position is part of the Trees & Ornamental work unit of the Minnesota State Capitol Complex Groundcrew. This position largely exists to maintain ornamental garden beds on the state capitol grounds, memorials, and surrounding agency buildings. The work includes planting, transplanting, weed pulling, mulching, deadheading, watering, trimming perennials, etc. Other duties assigned include general grounds maintenance such as picking litter and emptying trash receptacles, filling potholes, and making minor repairs to parking signage. Position also backs up Turf & Irrigation unit, involving mowing, trimming, sodding, edging, seeding, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of techniques and practices in plant care such as gardening, groundskeeping, nursery work, natural resource management, etc.
Ability to complete snow removal operations with hand shovel, snow blower, etc.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
Ability to learn on the job, and adapt to changes to schedule, work environment.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions year-round.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in tree and shrub care, planting, trimming, pruning, and felling
Experience in turf care mowing and trimming
Experience working in a public setting such as parks and recreation facilities
Customer service skills
MN Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator license
Commercial Class ‘B’ driver’s license
Physical Requirements
Successful candidate must pass pre-employment physical. Physical Demands: Work Performance Testing (WPT). Job involves exerting up to 36-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 22-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 11-15 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects
Additional Requirements
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH THE AMERICAN DATABANK AND EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS.
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.
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