The Facilities department strives to ensure a clean and safe environment that is inclusive and meets the needs of diverse populations on campus. The Groundskeeper position exists to assist the Physical Plant Supervisor by performing lawn, garden and/or road maintenance services for the Riverland Community College campuses (Austin, Albert Lea and Owatonna). This includes operating hand-held and riding machinery and tools, clearing snow and trash from facility grounds and perform simple repairs and regular preventive maintenance on equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have the ability to plant, weed, trim, water, and fertilize outdoor plants sufficient to perform lawn, garden, and/or road maintenance for a State facility.
• Knowledge of practices sufficient to maintain and improve facility grounds/landscape and recognize and/or treat plant diseases and pests.
• Must have ability to use and perform simple repairs on hand-held tools, riding machinery (all types of lawn and landscape equipment), and snow removal equipment (hand and heavier equipment).
• Must have a basic knowledge of chemical fertilizer application.
• Must have ability to lift and move from 40 to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.

Preferred Qualification

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Anuak, Nuer, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

This position requires completing employment references and a driver's license background check.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Varies / Depending on Need
Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)
No