Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Buildings & Grounds Worker

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Buildings & Grounds Worker

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

320 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $14,872, below the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 320
Total payroll: $5.6M
Role median: $14,872
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$142$48,083+

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How total compensation varies among the 320 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Buildings & Grounds Worker is held in 6 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $14,872 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$50,380 · 5

Human Services Department

$44,599 · 5

Veterans Affairs Department

$25,363 · 5

MN St Colleges & Universities

$20,381 · 4

Pollution Control Agency

$2,841 · 2

Median total compensation for the Buildings & Grounds Worker role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Quentin Lindstrand

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$31,280

Sub-department: PAT-R4 Sibley Staff 2
Base pay: $30,745
Overtime: $310
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,280
Hire date: 2021-05-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Quentin Lindstrand works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Quentin earned $31,280 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Damon Fletcher Jr

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$31,180

Sub-department: PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1
Base pay: $30,420
Overtime: $760
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,180
Hire date: 2022-05-25
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Damon Fletcher Jr holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,180. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Kindred Maki

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,959

Sub-department: PAT-R3 Wild River Staff 2
Base pay: $28,799
Overtime: $915
Other pay: $1,245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,959
Hire date: 2021-08-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kindred Maki is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wild River Staff 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $30,959. They are represented by Service.

Jason Dunham

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,950

Sub-department: PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay: $30,218
Overtime: $733
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,950
Hire date: 1989-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jason Dunham serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,950. They are represented by Service.

Brian Nordby

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,947

Sub-department: PAT-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff
Base pay: $23,519
Overtime: $903
Other pay: $6,525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,947
Hire date: 2007-06-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Renville

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Nordby holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,947. Union affiliation: Service.

Brian Davis

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,891

Sub-department: PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay: $30,244
Overtime: $248
Other pay: $399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,891
Hire date: 2021-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Davis is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,891. Union affiliation: Service.

Jamie Miller

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,638

Sub-department: PAT-R2 Cascade River Asst
Base pay: $29,408
Overtime: $1,230
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,638
Hire date: 2022-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jamie Miller is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cascade River Assistant. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,638. They are represented by Service.

Michael Weitzel

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,580

Sub-department: PAT-R2 St Croix Staff 2
Base pay: $30,214
Overtime: $366
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,580
Hire date: 2001-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Weitzel works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $30,580 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Daniel Sikawa

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,228

Sub-department: PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay: $28,925
Overtime: $1,303
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,228
Hire date: 2023-05-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Sikawa serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,228. They are represented by Service.

Gary Gehrke

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,218

Sub-department: PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay: $30,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,218
Hire date: 2011-03-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gary Gehrke works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Gary earned $30,218 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Crystal Hotzler

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$30,201

Sub-department: PAT-R4 Minneopa Staff 1
Base pay: $28,986
Overtime: $992
Other pay: $223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,201
Hire date: 2019-05-16
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Crystal Hotzler holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Minneopa Staff 1. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,201. They are represented by Service.

Brady Smith

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$29,716

Sub-department: PAT R3C Sauk Rapids Staff
Base pay: $27,486
Overtime: $2,230
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,716
Hire date: 2022-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Benton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brady Smith serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R3C Sauk Rapids Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,716. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brent Anderson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$29,523

Sub-department: PAT-R3 Great River BluffsStaff
Base pay: $29,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,523
Hire date: 1994-08-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brent Anderson holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Great River Bluffsstaff. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,523. Union affiliation: Service.

Alex Jorgensen

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$29,369

Sub-department: PAT-R1 Big Bog Rec AreaStaff
Base pay: $28,920
Overtime: $286
Other pay: $162
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,369
Hire date: 2014-05-30
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alex Jorgensen holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Big Bog Recreation Areastaff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,369. They are represented by Service.

Steven Schouviller

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$28,944

Sub-department: PAT-R4 Camden Staff 2
Base pay: $28,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,944
Hire date: 2017-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Schouviller works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $28,944 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.