BUILDING & GROUNDS WORKER

City of Minot · Minot, ND

Full-timeConstructionEntry Level$20–$30/yr

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**If you are interested in serving your community and making an impact, we’re looking for you!** The City of Minot is accepting applications for the position of **Building & Grounds Worker** in the Property Maintenance and Cemetery Departments of Public Works, with an application deadline of Thursday, July 30^th^ 2026. This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants. All applicants will be required to complete an online Civil Service Exam. The exam link will be sent via Test Genius to the email address provided on the application. Exam deadline: Saturday, August 1^st^ 2026. **Nature of Work** This is a split position between Property Maintenance and Rosehill Cemetery. This is manual and semi-skilled custodial, and grounds work in the care, cleaning and maintenance of assigned city buildings and property. Also, semi-skilled cemetery operations. Work is performed under the general direction of a superintendent or other designated supervisor. Guidance and assistance may be given to seasonal workers. *Please see attached job description for complete details.* **Education, Experience, Other Requirements** - Graduation from high school and practical knowledge of, or some experience in, building maintenance and groundskeeping work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. - Possession of a valid North Dakota driver license. **Compensation and Beneﬁts** - The assigned salary range for Building & Grounds Worker under the 2026 City of Minot Annual Pay Plan is a Grade 48, with an annual base salary range of $41,492-$61,595, which $19.95-$29.61 per hour. - This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime. - This is a fully beneﬁtted position. Please see the current [City of Minot Beneﬁts Guide](https://cityofminot.mybenefitsapp.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3493/2025/01/City-of-Minot-Benefit-Guide-2025-v2final.pdf) for complete information. **Application Process and Examination** - Applicants must submit a City of Minot Application for Employment through the City’s website: https://www.minotnd.gov/jobs - All applicants are required to complete a Civil Service Examination. - Examination instructions will be provided via TestGenius to the email address listed on the application - Examination must be completed by Saturday, August 1^st^ 2026. - Failure to complete the required examination by the stated deadline will result in disqualification for further consideration. **Veterans’ Preference** Veteran’s preference: Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate. Failure to provide complete and timely documentation will result in denial of Veterans’ Preference. **Questions?** Human Resources Oﬃce, City Hall, 10 3rd Ave SW. hr@ minotnd.gov *EEO / By Order of the Minot Civil Service Commission*

Salary estimate

$20 – $30/yr

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