Grounds Crew Leader

City-of-Saint-Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Grounds Crew Leader within the Parks and Recreation Operations Department. You will supervise staff focused on custodial services, event setup, facility maintenance, and fleet care, promoting a safe, welcoming environment for guests and staff year-round.

You will oversee snow removal in winter and routine repairs, coordinating with various city locations and ensuring facilities stay clean, operational, and visually appealing.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Parks Worker III with the City of Saint Paul or 4160 hours of equivalent experience including maintenance of parks grounds and facilities and related tools/equipment.
• CDL with endorsements for tanker and hazardous materials; no airbrakes restriction; endorsement must be obtained within 6 months.
• Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License with categories A & E at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and coach a team responsible for daily operations of parks and recreation spaces.
• Oversee event setup, tear-down, and facility rentals; supervise custodial duties.
• Maintain cleanliness across buildings and public spaces; ensure safety and accessibility.

Skills

Leadership & Supervision

Operations coordination

Custodial oversight

Fleet maintenance

Seasonal maintenance

Tools

CDL

Pesticide Applicator License

Job description

The City of Saint Paul is hiring a Grounds Crew Leader for the Parks and Recreation Operations Department. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations by supervising and supporting staff responsible for custodial services, event setup, facility maintenance, and fleet care. This position leads by example, promotes a safe and welcoming environment for guests and staff, and ensures the facilities is clean, operational, and visually appealing year-round.

Location:

This position may report to locations across the city including 1100 Hamline Ave North, St Paul, MN 55108.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include weekend, holiday, and other hours as necessary to support business operations.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Leadership & Supervision: Schedule, lead, train, and coach a team responsible for the daily operations of Parks and Recreation public spaces facilities.
• Operations Support: Oversee setup, tear-down, and cleanup for events and facility rentals.
• Custodial Duties: Ensure high standards of cleanliness throughout buildings and public spaces.
• Fleet and Equipment Oversight: Maintain and monitor the condition of fleet vehicles and equipment; report and address issues as needed.
• Seasonal Maintenance: Coordinate snow removal and other seasonal maintenance tasks to ensure safety and accessibility.
• Facility Care: Conduct routine maintenance and basic repairs for buildings; identify and report larger facility needs.

Our Benefits:

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

Two years of experience as a Parks Worker III with the City of Saint Paul or 4160 hours of equivalent experience that would have included maintenance of parks grounds and facilities and the maintenance and repair of related tools and equipment, or four years of experience as a Parks Worker II or 8320 hours of equivalent experience as listed above.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements for tanker and hazardous materials and no restriction for airbrakes. The hazardous materials endorsement must be obtained within 6 months from appointment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses during the two year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking-related offenses are excluded.

Must possess a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License with categories: A & E presented to the hiring authority by time of appointment.

Assessment:

Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

Open Job Posting:

This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process:

Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements and receive an assessment score of 75% or higher will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. You will be notified of your status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening:

The position will require a medical examination, driver's license check, drug test, and a background check including criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License with categories A & E at time of appointment.

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference:

If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.