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Groundskeeper-Ornamental Specialist

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2d ago

Working Title: Ornamental Specialist

Job Class: Groundskeeper

Agency: Administration Dept

Job ID : 91315

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 : 01/10/2026

Closing Date : 01/28/2026

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

Division/Unit : Grounds Unit A

Work Shift/Work Hours : Night Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $20.51 - $26.86 / hourly; $42,824 - $56,083 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

Work Area : 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.

Join the team that maintains the historic Minnesota State Capitol Complex and surrounding state properties. This role supports the care, safety, and appearance of public spaces used by state employees and thousands of visitors each year. This posting will be used to fill 2 Groundskeeper positions.

Job duties include:

Landscape & Garden Care: Plant, prune, mulch, water, and maintain annuals, perennials, shrubs, and ornamental beds.

Tree & Shrub Maintenance: Assist with pruning, planting, removals, and long-term tree care.

Snow & Ice Removal: Operate plows, loaders, and sidewalk equipment to clear roads, ramps, sidewalks, and entrances.

General Grounds Work: Maintain flags, refuse stations, sidewalks, parking areas, signage, and hardscapes.

Turf Care: Mow, trim, edge, aerate, dethatch, and repair turf areas.

Irrigation Support: Help with system start-ups, repairs, adjustments, and seasonal blow-outs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of techniques and practices in plant care such as gardening, groundskeeping, nursery work, natural resource management, etc. This could include current or previous applicable postsecondary coursework.

Driver's license with acceptable driving record.

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 and possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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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