Mower operator

BISMARCK PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT
OPERATONS DIVISION - MOWER

Position Announcement for the 2025 summer season

Position Description

Overview: Mower Operators are responsible for mowing turf areas in parks, sports
About Us complexes, open spaces, around facilities, and other park district property as assigned.

The vision of the Bismarck Parks Responsibilities include operation of self-propelled front deck mowers, zero turn
and Recreation District is to be the radius mowers, tractors, and other various lawn care equipment. Maintaining assigned
leader and premier provider of

equipment such as sharpening blades, greasing, and cleaning filters. The position also
public parks, programs, facilities and
leisure services. requires towing a trailer with a truck throughout the park district.

Our mission is to work with the
community to provide residents and Job Type: Seasonal
visitors the highest quality park,
program, facility and event

Starting Wage: $14.75/Hour
experience.

core values Our
accountability, collaboration, Hours per week: 20-40 (weather dependent)

community, diversity, integrity, and
professionalism. Seasonal Period: May through October

EOE
To Apply: Application can be found at www.bisparks.org/jobs. For more information

contact Colin Bales or Mike Sullivan at 701-222-6464.

Job Requirements Essential Functions / tOst her Duties and Tasks

o Applicants must: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and

o Be at least 18 years of age. level of work to be performed by the individual within this classification.

Pass a background check prior to being hired and They are not to be considered an exhaustive or all-inclusive listing of the o
position’s duties and tasks, as they may change or be adjusted, as

before starting work.
situations require.

o Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

o Be reliable, responsible and conscientious. o Employee may be responsible for performing skilled
assignments; all seasonal staff are expected to accept any

o Be capable of lifting and carrying objects up to 50 assignments from Operations Division Full-Time Employees
pounds alone or heavier amounts with the
assistance of other employees. o Employee is responsible for informing a supervisor of job related

problems, damaged equipment, building damage, potential
safety violations, and to keep the supervisor informed of current

o The Park District provides T-shirts, caps and any safety gear work assignment progress.
that is required to complete assigned tasks. Employee will
be expected to wear clean full-length pants that are not o Employee is responsible for safe and efficient operation of
tattered or torn. Employee will also be expected to wear equipment, tools, and chemical handling.
job appropriate footwear. Tennis shoes are not acceptable.

o Employee may be called upon to clean rest rooms, make

garbage runs and to perform other general maintenance work
o Normal work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday assignments.

through Friday, however hours scheduled to work will vary
depending on need. Employee will be required to work o Employee is expected to be punctual and reliable in regard to

weekends when scheduled. After 40 hours, the Park assigned start times.

District pays overtime at a rate of 1 ½ times employee’s

regular hourly wage. o Employee will assist individuals and groups as needed within the
policies and procedures of the Bismarck Parks and Recreation

District.

o Employee will represent the Bismarck Parks and Recreation

District in a positive manner at all times.