Groundskeeper Intermediate

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* Working Title:

Groundskeeper Intermediate*
* ** Job Class:
Groundskeeper Intermediate*
* ** Agency:
Administration Dept*
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** Job ** : 97496

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/07/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/13/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Grounds Unit B

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
On Capitol complex

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** Salary Range:**  $20.87 - $28.94 / hourly; $43,576 - $60,426 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Capitol complex

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

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700/) :
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.

This position serves as the Turf and Irrigation Intermediate Groundskeeper for the Minnesota State Capitol Complex and associated state facilities, including the Governor's Residence, BCA, Retirement Services Building, Elmer Andersen Building, Minnesota History Center, and portions of the I-94 corridor. The role supports the overall maintenance and care of grounds, roads, and parking areas to ensure safe, sustainable, and welcoming public spaces.

Primary responsibilities include turf maintenance and repair as well as operating and repairing irrigation systems campus wide. Other duties may include ornamental garden care, assisting in natural area management, tree and shrub care, general groundskeeping tasks such as emptying trash receptacles, litter pickup, pothole repair, signage repairs, and all components of commercial snow removal during the winter months. The turf and irrigation Intermediate Groundskeeper provides direction to team members in the field, helps prioritize daily tasks based on weather and site conditions, and assists with training new staff.  

This position requires availability for snow emergencies and adherence to all departmental safety and workplace expectations while serving state employees and the visiting public.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Experience performing grounds maintenance year-round, or an associate degree in Horticulture or related field.

+ Knowledge of turf maintenance techniques such as mowing, trimming, fertilizing, aeration and re seeding.

+ Knowledge of Irrigation maintenance, start up and winterization.

+ Ability to complete snow removal operations with hand shovel, snow blower, etc.

+ Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.

+ Valid Class B Commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain one during the first nine months of employment.

+ Active Non-commercial MN Pesticide Applicator's license or the ability to obtain one during the first nine months of employment.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience in professional turf management and repair.

+ Experience maintaining high-visibility public spaces or government facilities where safety, accessibility, and public interaction are essential.

+ Customer service skills

+ Additional certification or training in arboriculture, turf management, irrigation system design, or…