Laborer - Trades & Equipment

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Rush City (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Corrections in Rush City is seeking a permanent full-time Laborer, Trades & Equipment position to perform skilled labor, assist trades staff, and maintain the facility grounds and transportation vehicles. The role is day shift, Monday–Friday, with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.

Qualified applicants must hold a valid Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement and a Pesticide Applicator Certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Pesticide Applicator Certification or ability to acquire within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform, repair, and implement maintenance and participate in upkeep of facility grounds and roadways.
• Aid skilled trades and plant maintenance staff by performing general labor.
• Supervise Incarcerated Person crews to meet facility policies in a secure manner.
• Use and supervise Incarcerated Person with tools, equipment, materials and chemicals per safety regulations.

Skills

CDL Class B

Air Brake Endorsement

Pesticide Applicator

Job description

Job Class: Laborer-Trades & Equipment

• Job ID: 96897
• Location: Rush City
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/09/2026
• Closing Date: 09/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-Rush City-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - Rush City / RC Building Maintenance Supv
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.40 - $30.45 / hourly; $55,123 - $63,579 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Laborer-Trades & Equipment

Job Class: Laborer-Trades & Equipment

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID: 96897
• Location: Rush City
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/09/2026
• Closing Date: 09/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-Rush City-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - Rush City / RC Building Maintenance Supv
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.40 - $30.45 / hourly; $55,123 - $63,579 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• 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.

Minnesota Department of Corrections is currently seeking to fill a permanent full-time Laborer, Trades & Equipment position located at MCF Rush City. This position is responsible for skilled labor work, assisting skilled trades employees in construction and maintenance projects, and groundskeeping activities including repair and maintenance of grounds, roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and equipment. This position is also responsible for the repair and maintenance of the facilities transportation vehicles

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• To perform, purchase, repair, and implement maintenance and participate in the upkeep of the facility grounds and roadways so that staff and offenders have an aesthetically sound and safe environment. To maintain grounds while operating related equipment so that maintenance of the grounds is done in a safe and efficient manner.
• To aid skilled trades and plant maintenance staff by performing general labor so that their time and skills can be appropriately utilized.
• To provide supervision of Incarcerated Person crews so that functions and policies of this facility are met in a secure and productive manner as needed to replace Groundskeeper Sr. (Horticulture) when on leave or not available to perform his/her duties.
• To use and/or supervise Incarcerated Person with tools, equipment, materials and chemicals that complies with health/safety regulations so that efficiency and safety to self and others is maintained. (Note: Percent time-10% reflects chemical use, etc. Safety practices are 100%).

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in the State of Minnesota with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Pesticide Applicator Certification or ability to acquire within 6 months.

Applicants meeting the above will be further assessed on the following:

Knowledge Of

• Methods, materials, and tools used in trades-level work sufficient to assist trades-level staff in the completion of assigned projects.
• Medium motorized equipment sufficient to understand state laws pertaining to operation of such equipment and to ensure that such equipment is utilized in a safe and effective manner.

Ability To

• Understand and follow oral directions sufficient to interpret and carry out verbal assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform semiskilled trades work sufficient to complete assignments.
• Strength and agility necessary to load, operate and repair medium sized equipment and materials.
• Endurance necessary to perform tasks under extreme environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation. Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records. The employee in this position is subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation regulations. Individuals not currently in the state commercial driver's license random drug and alcohol testing pool must pass a pre-employment drug test for evidence of non-use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines. New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment. The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Tracy Larsen at [e-mail] or 651-361-7200.

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your Benefits May Include

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.