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Working Title: Buildings & Grounds Worker
Job Class: Buildings & Grounds Worker
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/27/2023
• Closing Date: 05/17/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Natural Resources Dept
• Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Reg 2 / PAT-R2 Banning Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift
• Days of Work: Varies
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $16.84 - $22.15 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203-Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Banning State Park
• Work Location: Sandstone, MN
• Employment Condition: Temporary, part-time
• Anticipated Start Date: May 30, 2023
• End Date: October 24, 2023
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

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.

The DNR is seeking to fill a temporary, part-time (90%) Buildings and Grounds Worker position at Banning State Park. Days and hours of work will vary, and include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Anticipated duration of this temporary position is from late-May through mid-October 2023.

This position exists to complete maintenance of facilities, grounds, buildings and equipment of Banning State Park.

Responsibilities include:

• To complete grounds maintenance so that park visitors will have a safe and enjoyable experience and natural resources are protected and preserved in a pleasing condition.
• To complete building maintenance and sanitation tasks so that buildings are safe, clean and attractive, routine damage and wear through use is repaired and park visitors will have a safe and enjoyable experience.
• To complete maintenance and service and do minor repairs on equipment, tools and shop facilities so that they are safe and in dependable condition for use at all times.
• Complete facility maintenance and repairs so that facilities and utilities are in safe, useable, clean and attractive condition for park visitors.
• To complete operational tasks so that visitor’s needs are served, park functions are accomplished, and park resources managed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and other employees.
• Ability to provide written information and instructions to the public and other employees.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, tractor, heavy equipment, snowmobile, snow blower, ATV, chain saw, tree planter, stump remover, lawn mower, small hand tools, and other equipment and tools sufficient to perform assigned duties correctly and safely.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions on labels, in instruction manuals, and procedures sufficient to use materials/chemicals correctly and safely.
• Ability to operate a phone, two way radio, computer, and other office equipment.
• Ability to withstand exposure to adverse weather and environmental conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including digging, lifting, shoveling, hauling, carrying, bending, pushing, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain. Strength and agility necessary to bend, lift, dig, reach, and load heavy materials.
• Ability to obtain Advanced Chainsaw (B Faller) Certification.
• Ability and willingness to work alone, including in remote areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating any of the following: tractor, heavy equipment, snowmobile, snow blower, ATV (all-terrain vehicle), chain saw, tree planter, and/or stump remover.
• Knowledge of Parks and Trails rules, policies, and facilities.
• Record keeping skills.
• Training and/or experience in equipment operation and maintenance, construction methods, and landscape management and materials.
• First Aid and CPR training.
• Current Advanced Chainsaw (B Faller) Certification.
• Work experience with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work: Requires occasionally lifting articles such as 50-pound bags of feed maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

Additional Requirements

*This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record*

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Employment Reference Check
• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Education/license verification

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Clarissa Payne at clarissa.payne@state.mn.us or 320-216-3910.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

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.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.