Groundskeeper

Working Title: Groundskeeper

Job Class: Groundskeeper

Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/08/2024

• Closing Date : 04/29/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Ank/Ramsey CC-Coon Rpds-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : MnSCU Anoka Ramsey CC / MnSCU Ank Ram CC Maintenance 2

• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

• 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 : Facilities

• Location : Coon Rapids

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

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 Facilities department strives to ensure a clean and safe environment that is inclusive and meets the needs of diverse populations on campus. The Groundskeeper position exists to assist the Director of Facilities by performing lawn, garden and/or road maintenance services for the Rapids campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College. This includes operating hand-held and riding machinery and tools, clearing snow and trash from facility grounds and perform simple repairs and regular preventive maintenance on equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have the ability to plant, weed, trim, water, and fertilize outdoor plants sufficient to perform lawn, garden, and/or road maintenance for a state facility.

• Knowledge of practices sufficient to maintain and improve facility grounds/landscape and recognize and/or treat plant diseases and pests.

• Must have the ability to use and perform simple repairs on hand-held tools, riding machinery (all types of lawn and landscape equipment), and snow removal equipment (hand and heavier equipment).

• Must have a basic knowledge of chemical fertilizer application.

• Must have ability to lift and move from 40 to 80 lbs.

• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.