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Job Class:** **Groundskeeper Intermediate

Agency:** **Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

+ **Job ID:** 89668

+ **Location:** Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Regular

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

+ **Date Posted:** 10/17/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 10/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** MN Dept of Veterans Affairs/Vets Home - Mpls – AFSCME 203

+ **Division/Unit:** Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Physical Plant

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

+ **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $20.51 - $28.44 / hourly; $42,825 - $59,383 / annually

+ **Classified Status:** Classified

+ 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.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off,** **free parking** **and more!

The Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis is looking for a full-time Groundskeeper Intermediate to assist in the Physical Plant department. This position is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects of the facility's roads and grounds. The incumbent will perform inspections and maintenance on associated equipment, tools, and minor structure work as required.

_The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages career growth._

_The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River._

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

+ Groundskeeping experience on a multiple building complex including the care of lawns and woody and herbaceous plants using accepted horticultural practices.

+ Experience with the safe use of and simple repair of hand-held tools, riding machinery (all types of lawn andlandscape equipment), and snow removal equipment (hand and heavier equipment).

+ Knowledge of horticulture techniques (planting schedules, germination intervals, and transplantation procedures) sufficient to maintain and improve facility grounds/landscape and recognize and/or treat plant diseases and pests.

+ Basic knowledge of chemical fertilizer or pesticide application and related safety practices.

+ Ability to read, interpret and follow instructions sufficient to independently complete assignments timely using accepted practices and safe techniques.

+ Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience using an electronic work order system.

Additional Requirements

This position also requires successful completion of the following:

+ Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

+ A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

+ A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment

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.