Buildings & Grounds Worker

Buildings & Grounds Worker

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill a Permanent Part Time 90% Building and Grounds Worker position at William O'Brien State Park near Marine on St. Croix, MN. The hours of work and days of work will vary and included days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position exists to perform custodial and grounds work, routine maintenance, repair, and minor construction on state buildings, structures, and parks and trails land using power tools and equipment in an indoor or outdoor environment. This position may provide basic direction to groups of skilled and unskilled workers engaged primarily in the repair, renovation and general maintenance operations of state buildings, structures, or natural landscapes under the direction of Park Manager. This position may exercise some responsibilities for the proper maintenance of buildings, trails, or restoration of natural landscapes with supervisory approval.

Responsibilities Include :

• To complete grounds maintenance so that park visitors will have a safe and enjoyable experience, and natural resources are protected and preserved in a pleasing condition.
• To complete building maintenance and sanitation tasks so that buildings are safe, clean, and attractive, routine damage and wear through use is repaired and park visitors will have a safe and enjoyable experience.
• To complete maintenance and service and do minor repairs on equipment, tools, and shop facilities so that they are safe and in dependable condition for use at all times.
• Complete facility maintenance and repairs so that facilities and utilities are in safe, usable, clean, and attractive condition for park visitors.
• To complete operational tasks so that visitor's needs are served, park functions are accomplished, and park resources managed.
• To provide enforcement and emergency services, that park has personnel which will act as the first response in activities warranting further medical attention and / or enforcement.
• To provide information and orientation for the public, so all visitors are made aware of rules, facilities, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.