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Working Title: Buildings & Grounds Worker

Job Class: Buildings & Grounds Worker

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 79430

• Location : _Great River Bluffs State Park

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Intermittent

• Regular/Temporary : Regular

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/28/2024

• Closing Date: 09/17/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Parks and Trails

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.21 - $24.42 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time / Unrepresented

• FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

The DNR is seeking to fill a Permanent 10% Intermittent (on-call as needed) Building & Grounds Worker position located at Great River Bluffs and / or Beaver Creek Valley State Park as needed, located by Winona, MN. This position exists to perform custodial and grounds work, snowplowing and ski trail grooming, routine maintenance, repair, and minor construction on state buildings, structures, and parks and trails land using power tools and heavy 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 the area supervisor. This employee may exercise some responsibilities for the proper maintenance of buildings, trails, or restoration of natural landscapes with supervisory approval.

This is an on-call position with duties to occur any day of the week depending on snow conditions. Incumbent must be available on short notice for grooming and plowing in the winter months and general park operations in the summer months.

Responsibilities included but are not limited to:

• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees.

• Operates snow groomer and snowplow to maintain up to 9 miles of roads and trails at Great River Bluffs State Park with limited duties at Beaver Creek Valley State Park.

• To perform summer and /or winter maintenance on all park trails so that they are safe and in good condition for use by the public at all times.

• 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.

• Perform routine maintenance so that the physical plant (park buildings, grounds, facilities, utilities, roads, trails and equipment) are functional and available for safe use and natural/cultural resources are preserved and protected.

• Perform tasks necessary to implement the park’s resource management program as assigned so that the park’s natural communities and cultural resources are protected and restored or rehabilitated consistent with statewide and regional objectives.

• To keep accurate records on equipment, buildings, work progress, and time sheets so that the Park's operation will be efficient and orderly.

• Collaborate in the development of and implement enforcement and emergency service programs in the park so that park resources, facilities, visitors, and staff are protected.

• To provided information and orientation for the public, so all visitors are made aware of rules, facilities, and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, techniques, materials, and equipment sufficient to prepare cleaning solutions and compounds, operate cleaning equipment, and perform minor repairs.

• Knowledge of basic building fixtures (doors, locks, windows) and ground structures (fences, signs, flag poles) sufficient to perform minor maintenance and installation work.

• Knowledge of hand and power tools sufficient to safely and effectively operate and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.

• Organizational and interpersonal skills sufficient to work as a productive member of a team.

• Ability to provide written information and instructions to the public and other employees.

• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and other employees.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, tractor, heavy equipment, ATV, chain saw, lawn mower, small hand tools, and other equipment and tools.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions on labels, in instruction manuals, and procedures, etc. sufficient to use materials/chemicals correctly and safely.

• Ability to operate a phone, two-way radio, computer, and other office equipment.

• Ability and willingness to work alone at night, including in remote areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating any of the following: tractor, heavy equipment, snowmobile, snow blower, ATV (all-terrain vehicle), chain saw, tree planter, and/or stump remover.

• Experience performing routine maintenance on small engines, vehicles and other equipment and tools.

• First aid and CPR training.

• Security training certification and/or work experience.

• Basic Chainsaw certification.

• Basic Wildland firefighting certification.

• Work experience safely loading and pulling a utility trailer on public roadways.

• Experience repairing and replacing Sloan water valves or equivalent.

• Working knowledge of Recreation Dynamics Campground Reservation System or experience with an equivalent system.

• Experience operating and repairing equipment such as chain saws, motor vehicles, lawn mowers and small hand tools.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

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.