Groundskeeper / Shipping & Receiving

AFSCME CLASSIFIED, NON-EXEMPT JOB POSTING (Unit 203)

POSITION AVAILABLE: Groundskeeping/Shipping & Receiving (PCN #00748830)

CLASSIFICATION:  Groundskeeper Intermediate (Job Code 001599)

CLOSING DATE:  March 28, 2025                                              STARTING DATE: May 1, 2025

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Full-Time, Unlimited

Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., which includes two 15-minute paid rest breaks, and one 30-minute unpaid lunch break. This position is identified as an “Essential Employee” in the event of inclement weather and will be required to provide coverage outside of normal work hours.

Eligible for Full Benefit Package

SALARY RANGE:  $20.21 to $28.02 Per Hour

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and support the college’s appearance, safety, general care and repair of campus grounds which includes lawn care and snow removal.  This position provides lead work to employed student workers performing general grounds keeping activities and facilitates the preventive maintenance of grounds keeping power tools and equipment.  In addition, this position coordinates and implements the shipping, receiving and delivery of daily freight, inventoried supplies and material. Other duties include maintaining an accurate inventory of warehouse supplies, material / equipment, record keeping of periodic maintenance to State / Facilities fleet vehicles and job-related delivery services as assigned through FMX work orders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to train and direct the work of less experienced work crews sufficient to assign responsibilities and inspect finished work.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to complete assignments timely using accepted practices and safe techniques with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of horticulture techniques and practices (planting schedules, germination intervals and grass seeding) sufficient to maintain and improve campus grounds / landscape and knowledge of plant diseases, pests, fertilizer and pesticide application.
• Grounds keeping experience on a commercial level, including the care of lawns, woody and herbaceous plants using accepted horticultural practices.
• Experience with the safe use and simple repair of hand-held tools, riding machinery (all types of lawn and landscape equipment) and snow removal equipment (Plow truck, skid steer, tractor).
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Position will require a pre-employment physical to verify this ability.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
• Possession of a valid Class D Minnesota driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Forklift Certification.
• Possession of a valid CDL Minnesota driver’s license.
• Experience or the ability to develop, write and communicate landscape plans and projects, ground repair / improvement projects and daily work assignments.
• Knowledge of the safe use and general repair/periodic maintenance of equipment: tractors, mowers, commercial snow blowers and brooms, forklifts, salt spreading trailers, plow trucks, front-end loaders, skid loader, power lawn tools, chainsaw, etc.
• Experience in receiving, delivering, unloading or sorting items.
• Knowledge of inventory control and record keeping concepts.
• Knowledge of lawn irrigation systems and controls.
• Ability to direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of math, communication, computer, and customer service skills.

Safety Statement: This employee is expected to develop a working knowledge of and comply with all college safety rules, and regulations and policies. 

Affirmative Action Statement: This employee must always act professionally and customer-service-based to promote a harassment-free environment. All communications and interactions with internal and external customers are to be conducted with courtesy and respect. 

NOTICE:  In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE(S):

This position is open for applications on a competitive basis through the Careers website until March 28, 2025: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Alexandria/Groundskeeper-Intermediate---Groundskeeper-Shipping---Receiving_JR0000002005. Job ID 84923. (NOTE: State of MN employees can access this link through the Employee Self Service and clicking on Careers. INTERNAL CANDIDATES can apply through Job Hub on Workday.)

Contact Renae Kasper @ 320-762-4416 or [email protected] for more information.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment as expressed in the ATCC EDI Strategic Plan. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today’s dynamic, global workforce.

Alexandria Technical & Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity, access and diversity of its campus community. (http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination)