Grounds Crew Leader

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.

For more information and essential functions, see our Grounds Crew Leader job description.

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. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. 

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.
Prior completion of department-created technical training program for Grounds Crew Leader is desirable.

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)  
   • A legible copy (both sides) of your valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements for tanker and hazardous materials and no restriction for airbrakes

First time applying online? Read our  How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

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: This 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.

Human Resources Contact Information:  
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: [email protected]

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.