Buildings & Grounds Worker

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* Working Title:

Buildings & Grounds Worker*
* ** Job Class:
Buildings & Grounds Worker*
* ** Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment*
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** Job ** : 95238

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** Location** :
St. Peter

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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** : 07/02/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/15/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / DCT St Peter Campus Grounds

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am-6:30pm;
Wednesday 7:00am-3:30pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $20.87 - $25.22 / hourly; $43,576 - $52,659 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** Work Area** :
St. Peter Regional Treatment Center

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

** 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.

Our secured facility is looking to hire a dependable and enthusiastic individual to perform a variety of maintenance and delivery tasks on the secured St. Peter campus and other assigned sites. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, patient unit meal deliveries, mail and supply deliveries and general seasonal ground and building maintenance throughout the campus i.e. mowing, painting, and snow removal.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** _To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._*
* + Buildings and grounds maintenance experience (i.e. mowing, painting, and snow removal, etc.)

+ Skills sufficient to perform preventative and routine maintenance and repairs on the following:small engines, equipment, power construction equipment or other mechanical issues that may arise

+ Class D Driver's License

+ Basic computer knowledge and skills

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + CDL License with air brake endorsement

+ Experience driving a box truck or delivery van

+ Operational knowledge of light duty construction, landscape equipment and aerial lifts.

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Experience with Atlas, Self-Service and Share Point

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

** Additional Requirements*
* To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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 careers.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.