Back to Jobs search

Ornamentals Lead -Groundskeeper Intermediate

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Working Title: Ornamentals Lead

Job Class: Groundskeeper Intermediate

Agency: Administration Dept

Job ID : 88626

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/11/2025

Closing Date : Open until filled

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME

Division/Unit : FMD Grounds: Trees & Ornamentals

Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Required to respond to snow emergencies outside normal business hours).

Days of Work : Monday - Friday, every 6th weekend

Travel Required : Between buildings

Salary Range: $20.51 - $28.44 / hourly; $42,825 - $59,383 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

Work Area : State Capitol complex grounds

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 Ornamental Lead serves within the Trees & Ornamentals work unit, supporting horticultural care across the Capitol grounds, memorials, and adjacent agency buildings. This role focuses on intermediate-level horticultural maintenance and provides leadership in routine upkeep of ornamental garden beds.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform planting, transplanting, mulching, watering, deadheading, trimming perennials, weed removal, and herbicide application.

Lead basic garden bed maintenance and assist with seasonal landscaping tasks.

Support winter operations including hand shoveling, snow blowing, and operating utility and truck plows to clear sidewalks and parking areas.

Carry out general grounds' duties such as litter collection, trash removal, pothole filling, and minor signage repairs.

Provide backup support to the Turf & Irrigation unit, assisting with mowing, edging, trimming, sodding, and seeding.

Incumbent must be available for snow removal during snow emergencies or as directed by unit leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience performing grounds maintenance year-round to include snow removal or an associate degree in Horticulture or related field.

Knowledge of basic plant ID, 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 both lead teams while working and work independently.

Ability to learn on the job, and adapt to changes to schedule, work environment.

Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.

Valid Class B Commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain one during the first six months of employment.

Active Non-commercial MN Pesticide Applicator's license or the ability to obtain one during the first six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in tree and shrub care, planting, trimming, pruning, and chainsaw operation

Experience in turf care mowing and trimming

Experience working in a public setting such as parks and recreation facilities

Experience plowing snow

Customer service skills

Current MN Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator license

Current Commercial Class 'B' driver's license

Physical Requirements

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, EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS, A PRE-HIRE DRUG SCREEN.

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.

Similar Jobs

(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart • Apple Valley, MN • 51min ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing bu...

51min ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart • Eagan, MN • 53min ago

53min ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart • Woodbury, MN • 53min ago

53min ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart • White Bear Lake, MN • 53min ago

53min ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Freight Flow Associate

Walmart • Maple Grove, MN • 55min ago

55min ago

Go to Apply

Procurement & Acquisitions Supervisor / State Prog Admin Director

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Management & Administrative

Working Title: Procurement & Acquisitions Supervisor / State Prog Admin Director Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept Job ID : 88816 Location : St. Paul Telework...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Plant Maintenance Engineer - Plant Maintenance Engineer

State of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN • 3h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Working Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer - Plant Maintenance Engineer Job Class: Plant Maintenance Engineer Agency: Minnesota State Job ID : 88798 Location : Minneapolis Telework Eligible : No Full/Part Time : Full-Time...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Financial Planning Analyst - Accounting Officer Principal

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Working Title: Financial Planning Analyst Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development Job ID : 88819 Location : St. Paul Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Transactions and Benefits Technician - Human Resources Technician 2

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Management & Administrative

Working Title: Transactions and Benefits Technician Job Class: Human Resources Technician 2 Agency: Transportation Dept Job ID : 88763 Location : St. Paul Telework Eligible : Yes Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Tempor...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Security Account Manager

Allied Universal • Eagan, MN • 3h ago

Management & Administrative

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you wil...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.