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Working Title: Buildings & Grounds Worker

Job Class: Buildings & Grounds Worker

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

+ **Job ID** : 88461

+ **Location** : St. Peter

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 09/11/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/17/2025

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

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

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

+ **Days of Work** : TBD

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $20.51 - $24.79 / hourly

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

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

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. If you previously applied between 8/25/25 - 9/9/25, your application is still under consideration and you do not need to reapply.

Under general supervision and in condition with the other members of the agency’s Facility Campus Grounds Department, qualified candidates can be expected to perform a variety of maintenance and delivery tasks on the DCT – 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

+ Buildings and grounds maintenance experience

+ Skills sufficient to do 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

+ Experience driving a box truck or delivery van

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

+ Experience with Atlas, Self-Service and SharePointe

+ 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

This position requires successful completion of the following:

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your experience in the areas listed above and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for reach job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background checks prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.