Buildings & Grounds Worker -Southern Region

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Working Title: Buildings & Grounds Worker - Southern Region

Job Class: Buildings & Grounds Worker

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job : 91150
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Seasonal
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 01/12/2026
• Closing Date
  : 09/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit
  : DNR Parks & Trails Region 4
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Varies
• Days of Work
  :
  Varies
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $20.51 - $24.79 / hourly
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 203 - Service/ AFSCME- 218 Insufficient Work Time
• Work Area
  :
  Various locations in Southern Minnesota

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 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails vision is to create unforgettable park, trail, and water recreation experiences that inspire people to pass along the love for the outdoors to current and future generations.

This is a continuous posting that will be used to fill multiple part‑time and full‑time seasonal vacancies throughout the Southern region of Minnesota. To find which State Park and Trail locations you may be interested in, search our park finder map. The Southern Region generally includes locations south of New London and west of Hutchinson and Owatonna, MN. Interested applicants should select ALL locations they would like to be considered for.

Applicants will be contacted when an opening in one of their selected locations becomes available.

The DNR is currently seeking to fill multiple Buildings and Grounds Worker positions to perform seasonal maintenance and security needs. The typical anticipated season dates are from April through October; however, the actual season dates may start later or end earlier to meet contractual obligations or agency needs. Work hours vary, and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts will vary depending on location and will be discussed as part of the interview process.

Buildings and Grounds Worker duties vary by location: park maintenance, park maintenance and night security, or trail maintenance.

Park Maintenance: Based in a Park setting, these duties can include cleaning, basic maintenance of infrastructure and equipment, mowing, and improving natural resources. Typical work schedules include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Park Maintenance and Night Security: Based in a Park setting, duties also include Park security to protect Parks and Trails visitors, property and resources from unsafe conditions, illegal acts, or other dangerous and damaging situations. Typical work schedules include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Trail Maintenance: Based out of Parks & Trails Area location, duties include maintenance of state trails, public water accesses, fishing piers and water trails within a multiple county boundary. Travel is common and includes cleaning, litter pickup, basic maintenance of infrastructure and equipment, mowing, and natural resource improvement. Typical work schedules will include weekdays, with weekends and holidays off.

Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Building, facilities, trail and public water access maintenance and repairs: clean buildings, fixtures, and bathroom facilities; dispose of waste materials; paint, repair, or replace various fixtures, and seasonally activate and deactivate water systems.
• Grounds maintenance: mow and trim grass; carry out weed control program; plant and trim trees and shrubs; remove trees and stumps; dispose of waste materials; road repairs; develop, maintain, and groom trails; repair,…