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The purpose of this position is to lead in operating and maintaining a highquality physical environment that is dedicated to the success and satisfaction of the Saint Paul College faculty staff students and visitors. Working under the direction of the Physical Plant Director this position is responsible for providing key leadership related to the maintenance and operation of the campus grounds. This position is tasked with maintaining directing planning and advising in the maintenance and development of the Colleges grounds. In this position you will perform lawn garden and road maintenance services. This work will include: mowing; tilling weeding and fertilizing lawns and gardens; and determining seasonal plant needs to order necessary seeds plants and supplies. The incumbent will clear snow and refuse from sidewalks ramps parking lots and driveways; operate snowplows snow blowers sanding vehicles and street sweepers; and manually shovel snow. The position works to ensure that grounds and related services operate in accordance with the Colleges mission and vision statement the Minnesota State Strategic Plan and the Presidents work plan.

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• Maintain and enhance campus groundsincluding lawns flowerbeds shrubs wooded areas and exterior entrywaysby operating grounds equipment managing landscaping projects and ensuring safety aesthetics and efficiency under the direction of supervisory staff.

• Instruct and provide lead work direction to assigned groundskeepers general maintenance workers and student workers so that ongoing program goals are met. Train and direct all assigned personnel in safety procedures equipment operation equipment maintenance and plant/turf maintenance.

• Assist with general building maintenance as directed by the Building Maintenance Foreman or Physical Plant Director.

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner as directed by the Building Maintenance Foreman or the Physical Plant Director.

• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act participate in mandatory training testing and certification. Comply with departmental safety policy.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $20.21 $28.02 hourly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read interpret and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to independently complete assignments timely using accepted practices and safe techniques.

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

• 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 handheld tools riding machinery (all types of lawn and landscape equipment) and snow removal equipment (hand and heavier equipment).

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

• Ability to move and transport 40 to 80 pounds and ability to work in inclement weather conditions.

• Must have a valid Class D MN Drivers License at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing lead work direction to other groundskeepers and student workers. Ability to prioritize and assign work and to carry out these duties in a safe manner;

• Lifting stair and ladder climbing are involved with tasks to be performed;

• Experience or the ability to develop write and communicate landscape plans and projects ground repair and improvement projects and daily work assignments;

• Ability to direct and lead the work of others including multiple work crews students and evaluate work assignments;

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform the job duties;

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed depending on weather conditions.

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Monday Friday; 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

Telework opportunities are not available for this position.

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At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $250 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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