Ornamental Specialist- Groundskeeper

Job Details

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Working Title

Ornamental Specialist

Job Class: Groundskeeper

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID: 95191
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 07/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Administration Dept / Administration-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: FMD Grounds Trees & Ornamentals
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Days 7am-3:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday and every 6th weekend
• Travel Required: On Capitol complex only
• Salary Range: $20.87 - $27.33 / hourly; $43, 576 - $57,065 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: Capitol complex
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Job Summary

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Join the team that maintains the historic Minnesota State Capitol Complex and surrounding state properties. This role supports the care, safety, and appearance of public spaces used by state employees and thousands of visitors each year.

Job duties include

• Landscape & Garden Care: Plant, prune, mulch, water, and maintain annuals, perennials, shrubs, and ornamental beds.
• Tree & Shrub Maintenance: Assist with pruning, planting, removals, and long-term tree care.
• Snow & Ice Removal: Operate plows, loaders, a...