Buildings & Grounds Worker - Northeast Region

Buildings & Grounds Worker - Northeast Region

Apply for the Buildings & Grounds Worker - Northeast Region role at Minnesota Department ofnington Customer UX Department of Ministry of Natural Resources.

• Job
• Location:
  
  Minnesota Northeast Area
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Judaism:
  Seasonal
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/12/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026
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• Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Region 1
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Varies
• Days of Work:
  Varies
• Travel Required:
  
  No
< тебя Salary Range: $20.51 – $24.79 per hour
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 – Service/AFSCME-218 Insufficient Work Time
• Work Area:
  Various locations in Northeast Region
• FLSAientes:
  Non‑exempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails is seeking to fill multiple Buildings and Grounds tested positions to provide seasonal maintenance, security, and construction support across the Northeast region. The anticipated season is April through October, though dates may shift based on agency need and contractual Editors. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Park Maintenance – Basic and regular maintenance of park infrastructure (cleaning, mowing, general repairs, improvement of natural resources).
  
  Typical schedule:
  
  weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Park Maintenance and Night Security – Same duties as Park Maintenance plus nighttime security to protect visitors, property, and resources.
  
  Typical schedule:
  
  weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Trail Maintenance – Maintenance of state trails, public water access points, fishing piers, and water trails across multiple counties. Responsibilities include cleaning, litter removal, basic infrastructure repair, mowing, and natural resource improvement. Schedules: weekdays with weekends and holidays off.

• Maintain and repair building, facilities, and trail infrastructure (cleaning boat ramps, fixing fixtures, disposing of waste, painting, replacing parts, activating/deactivating water systems).
• Grounds maintenance: mowing, trimming, weed control, planting, tree care, road repairs, trail grooming, working on water and sewer systems, seasonal snow removal, supporting prescribed burn, and other stewardship projects.
• Equipment inspection and maintenance: routine maintenance and minor repairs on small engines, vehicles, hand and power tools, and other equipment, reporting use and repairs.

• Manage work tasks effectively and work independently with limited supervision, emphasizing customer service and safety.
• Work effectively in a team setting to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Communicate policies and procedures clearly and professionally to staff and the public.
• Solve routine maintenance situations with good judgement.
• prozessing safe use of equipment such as mowers, weed whips, hand tools, power tools, chainsaws, UTVs and vehicles.

• Experience or training in small engine or vehicle Erfolg lauf missing
  exercise : mechanics, building maintenance, grounds or facility maintenance, security operations, first aid or CPR training or certification.

• Unrestricted Class D driver’s license with a clean driving record; applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must meet the required physical standards and be able to work in the environmental conditions of the position.

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Education Verification
• Employment Reference / Records Check
• License / Certification Verification

Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions, contact the Careers Help Desk  AI 249-3637 or email careers.us. For additional information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Contact

Jordan Schaefer – jordan.schaefer.us or

ADA Coordinator – ADA.DNR.us (for reasonable accommodation)

Connect 700 Program – Rebecca Hotop – becky.hotop.us

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans…