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• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/06/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Painters
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $29.14 - $33.57 / hourly; $60,844 - $70,094 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Carpenter shop
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/06/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled.
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Painters
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $29.14 - $33.57 / hourly; $60,844 - $70,094 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Carpenter shop
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  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.

As a Plasterer at the Capitol Complex in St. Paul, you will perform skilled plastering work in both construction and maintenance settings. Responsibilities include applying and finishing plaster on flat and curved surfaces, repairing decorative plaster features, applying stucco, and performing drywall taping and sanding. This position plays a key part in preserving and enhancing the structural and aesthetic integrity of state-owned buildings.

Minimum Qualifications All applicants must qualify as a Journeyman Plasterer and possess a City of St. Paul Competency Card for plaster/stucco application. Must possess a valid MN Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Additionally, all applicants must demonstrate:

• Experience working with drywall and taping/mudding
• Ability to provide project estimates for time, materials, and costs
• Ability to read and write blueprints
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers
• Basic computer skills to track and update work orders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tile, brick, and flooring laying and repair
• Experience in tuck pointing and cement finishing and repair
• Experience providing plastering services in historical buildings

Physical Requirements Must be able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, personnel lifts and boom trucks both in and outdoors. Successful applicants will be required to take pre‑employment physical including a CRT strength test with a minimum ranking of Medium‑heavy. (Example: Able to lift 31‑45 lbs frequently at 100‑300 reps/hour).

Additional Requirements SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH AMERICAN DATABANK‑Department of Revenue background check and the BCA background check and EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Teresa Mills ls.us or 651‑201‑2428. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing…