Seasonal Groundskeeper

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families.
We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference.
At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.
MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans.
MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.
Job Details Working Title: Seasonal Groundskeeper Job Class: Groundskeeper Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 02/08/2024 Closing Date: 03/08/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs-AFSCME Division/Unit: Programs & Services / Veterans Cemetery-Little Falls Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $18.
50 - $25.
32 / hourly; $38,628 - $52,868 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME Work Area: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls FLSA Status: Nonexempt Telework Eligible: No Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job.
Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary This is a seasonal position with an anticipated annual work season of April 10th through October 8th.
This announcement will be used to fill a Groundskeeper - Seasonal vacancy at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls.
Perform lawn, garden, sidewalk and parking maintenance services for the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Such duties include planting, cutting, mowing, raking, seeding, sodding, hedging, trimming, fertilizing, and watering cemetery grounds; cleaning sidewalks and parking lots by utilizing motorized blowers and sweeper, hand shoveling snow and operating power snow removal equipment, applying sand and/or deicers and removing ice; removal of trash by manually hauling refuse to dumpsters.
Assisting with grave opening/closing functions at the grave site area such as hand digging, thawing, tamping, raking and leveling.
Assisting with placement of headstones and markers by operating power equipment, hand digging, heavy lifting, leveling, and tamping.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume 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.
Knowledge of Groundskeeping practices/techniques sufficient to assist in planting, pruning trees, plants, shrubs and turf Hand and power tools and landscaping equipment sufficient to safely and effectively operate and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs Safety and accident prevention measures sufficient to identify safety hazards, make necessary repairs, and/or alert appropriate personnel Ability to Operate motorized vehicles (e.
g.
, trucks, mowers) and equipment (e.
g.
, chainsaws, weed whips, tamper, etc.
) Effectively communicate with the public and other employees Preferred Qualifications Experienced with any repair, maintenance, fabrication or installation work Experience with basic fertilizer application Cemetery groundskeeping experience Knowledge of Microsoft Suite software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams Physical Requirements The ability to regularly move, transport, position, install, and remove a variety of items weighing up to 50 lbs.
unassisted and over 50 lbs.
with the assistance of another person while positioning self to move in all directions; with or without reasonable accommodations Additional Requirements This position 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) Application Details How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page.
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.
mn.
us .
For additional information about the application process, go to https://www.
mn.
gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Natalie Pham at natalie.
pham@state.
mn.
us or 952-378-5519 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Natalie Pham at natalie.
pham@state.
mn.
us .
Per M.
S.
43A.
111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans.
To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%.
Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted.
Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Natalie Pham at natalie.
pham@state.
mn.
us no later than the job posting closing date.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.