What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parkkeeper (Facilities Operations) position at City of Bloomington, MN?
Primary Objective
To perform various types of manual, semi-skilled and skilled work and operate light, medium and heavy equipment involved in the repair and maintenance of City parks and other municipal property. This position will require alternative schedules including evenings, early mornings, and weekends, and holidays as required for the city's maintenance operations.
Facilities Operations Primary Objectives
To work with other full-time and seasonal staff, setting up shelter reservations, cleaning buildings. Setting up for city sponsored events. Taking care of the trash and other maintenance needs in the city parks. Assisting staff at the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center (BFAC). Seeing to the maintenance and repair of city grills picnic tables and memorial benches.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
Minimum Qualifications of Parkkeeper – Steps 1 - 4
Supervision Of Others
This position does not supervise others
Conditions Of Employment
2025 Full Salary Range: $30.04 – $40.22 Hourly
Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Benefits
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:
The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link
The advertised wage for this position is $30.04 - $34.40 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Please Select Which Driver's License You Currently Possess
Do you have air brakes and tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment?
Do you have a Pesticide Applicators license Non-commercial, category A & E or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment?
Do you have work experience utilizing a tablet or personal computer with general word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and email functions?
Do you possess work experience in Park Maintenance, commercial grounds maintenance, natural resource restoration/maintenance or arboriculture?
If you indicated you have work experience with Park Maintenance, commercial grounds maintenance, natural resource restoration/maintenance or arboriculture, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Please indicate whether you possess work experience in the following snow removal operations:
If you indicated you possess work experience in snow removal operations, including plowing, salting, and hauling snow, please describe your experience in EACH area. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess work experience operating maintenance vehicles such as dump trucks, commercial mowers, tractors and snow equipment?
If you indicated you have work experience operating maintenance vehicles, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Are you certified in C.P.R.?
Are you certified in First Aid?
Do you possess specialized certifications (i.e. forklift operation, tree inspection, Public Works Certificate, or other applicable fields)?
If you indicated you have specialized certifications, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess certification/graduation from community-based programs providing labor, maintenance, or construction skills training?
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status
If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (
To perform various types of manual, semi-skilled and skilled work and operate light, medium and heavy equipment involved in the repair and maintenance of City parks and other municipal property. This position will require alternative schedules including evenings, early mornings, and weekends, and holidays as required for the city's maintenance operations.
Facilities Operations Primary Objectives
To work with other full-time and seasonal staff, setting up shelter reservations, cleaning buildings. Setting up for city sponsored events. Taking care of the trash and other maintenance needs in the city parks. Assisting staff at the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center (BFAC). Seeing to the maintenance and repair of city grills picnic tables and memorial benches.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
- Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
- Embrace the City’s shared values and contribute towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
- Examples of Duties in Facilities Maintenance
- Setting up for shelter reservation events, cleaning facility.
- Clean and maintain restrooms, disinfect toilets and surfaces, sweep and mop floors.
- Operate floor scrubbers and other equipment.
- Backpack blowing outdoor dining areas, cleaning tables.
- Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed.
- Empty trash and recycling bins.
- Monitoring trash needs in the parks, cleaning vandalism/graffiti.
- Working with pool needs at BFAC and splashpad, vacuuming the pool, testing pool water, cleaning the pool deck, minor repairs, etc.
- Assists in repairs and maintenance of the City’s parks, park buildings, natural areas, right-of-ways, grounds, trails, sidewalks and equipment including, but are not limited to:
- Turf Maintenance: Mowing, weed control, aeration, fertilization, irrigation repair and installation, field renovation, seeding, and operate applicable equipment for this program
- Arboriculture: Plant, prune, remove, mulch, fertilize, and water trees; maintain shrub beds and natural plant settings
- Natural Areas: maintain and restore prairie and woodland areas using IPM to manage invasive species and establish desirable vegetation
- Ballfields: Groom infields and mounds, repair backstops, fences and other applicable facilities. Layout and paint soccer and football fields. Operate applicable equipment for this program
- Ice Rinks: Construct, repair and paint boards. Grade rink areas. Sweep, blow, plow, edge, and apply water to rink areas
- Tennis, Volleyball: Install/replace nets, repair fences, etc., rake, level, add sand
- Park Buildings: Provide minor repairs, paint, and clean
- Swimming Pools: Prepare facilities, fill/drain pool, paint, clean, repair all equipment, maintain appropriate chemical balance, debris pickup, install/ remove diving boards/dock and other related equipment.
- Sidewalks and Trails: Plow, sweep, clear brush, mow, inspect
- Equipment: Clean, oil, grease, repair, and paint. Equipment includes playground equipment, mowers, tables, benches, picnic grills, floodlights, tractors. Make realignment of tractor capabilities for appropriate seasonal use
- General: Remove trash; install, repair and construct signs; maintain trails and waterways; repair/install split rail fence; knowledge of natural resource issues; light carpentry skills
- Snow Removal: Plowing sidewalks, trails, parking lots and cul-de-sacs
- Will work with materials such as herbicide, fertilizer, paint, janitorial chemicals, fuel, lubricants, concrete, sand, gravel and black dirt
- Operates, with a high degree of proficiency, the following hand, power tools and engine powered equipment in association with Park maintenance and snow removal operations:
- Hand held power tools, small engine powered equipment, chain saws, pole saws, string trimmers and brush cutters
- Light duty trucks, 3/4 and one-ton trucks, with dump bodies, plows and pulling trailers
- Mowers of all sizes and types
- Agricultural tractors with various mounted and pull behind attachments
- Single and tandem axle dump trucks used in maintenance work for hauling and pulling trailers.
- Skid-steer loaders with attachments
- Front-end loaders
- Municipal sidewalk plow equipment with plow, brooms or blowers.
- Tank trucks and other equipment specially modified to maintain outdoor ice rinks
- Aerial lifts, large commercial chipper
- Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used in park maintenance
- Perform all work in a safe, skilled and effective manner
- Demonstrates positive attitude toward job assignments and tasks to be performed
- Communicates with others relating to work assignments and progress of work or to convey information about conditions or work related needs
- Ensure both work spaces and equipment are maintained and kept at a high level of cleanliness
- Direct both full-time and seasonal staff
- May perform as a lead worker when necessary and assigned; accepts leadership responsibilities and shows initiative in recommending methods to improve safety, quality, and efficiency on the job
- Maintains maintenance records and estimates and requisitions supplies, materials, and equipment when necessary and assigned
- Performs duties as outlined in maintenance compensation plan
- Responsible to work overtime, shift changes, or be on call as necessary or assigned
- Adheres to safety rules and procedures, and any work rules and policies that pertain to the Public Works Department, Maintenance Division, and/or the Park Maintenance Section
- When directed, assists with maintenance duties in any of the sections of Public Works Maintenance Division and/or any other Public Works Division
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions including safety rules
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work overtime, shift changes, including evenings and weekends, holidays or be on call as necessary or assigned
Minimum Qualifications of Parkkeeper – Steps 1 - 4
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and have the ability to drive.
- Class A commercial driver's license including: air brakes and tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
- Pesticide Applicators license Non-commercial, category A & E or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
- Experience utilizing a tablet or personal computer with general word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and email functions
- Must maintain all minimum qualifications listed above
- Must complete minimum education coursework hours required to move to Step 5, Step 6, Step 7 (minimum of 8 hours; maximum of 72 hours of coursework); prior attainment of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree may count toward Step 5’s 8-hour requirement
- Performs as lead when on job site
- Understands procedures and operates all Park Maintenance equipment
- In Park Supervisor’s absence, must be able to perform Supervisor duties as requested by Management
- To achieve and maintain Step 5, Step 6, or Step 7, employee must meet and maintain all seven components of the Maintenance Division Compensation and Advancement Plan
- Work experience in Park Maintenance, commercial grounds maintenance, natural resource restoration/maintenance or arboriculture
- Work experience in snow removal operations, including plowing, salting, and hauling snow
- Work experience operating maintenance vehicles such as dump trucks, commercial mowers, tractors and snow equipment.
- Certified in C.P.R. and First Aid.
- Post-secondary education in a related field from an accredited college, university or technical school
- Specialized certifications (i.e. forklift operation, tree inspection, Public Works Certificate, or other applicable fields)
- Certification/graduation from community-based programs providing labor, maintenance, or construction skills training
- Ability to speak a language, other than English, that is prevalent in the community (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)
Supervision Of Others
This position does not supervise others
Conditions Of Employment
- Applicants must become a Certified Pool Operator and complete the Building Maintenance and Management Series Package within one year of hire date.
- Must maintain the Class A commercial driver’s license
- Must maintain the Pesticide Applicators license Non-commercial, category A & E
- If Parkkeeper Step 5-7, must maintain all seven components of the Maintenance Division Compensation and Advancement Plan to remain at those steps
2025 Full Salary Range: $30.04 – $40.22 Hourly
Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Benefits
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:
- 10 days paid vacation per year
- 13 days paid personal leave per year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee health and dental insurance
- Paid employee life insurance
- Paid employee disability insurance
- Employer/employee paid pension
- Deferred compensation
- Tuition assistance program
- Health club membership reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other optional benefits
- Great suburban location, on bus line
- Free employee parking
- (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)
The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
- Yes
- No
This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.
- Yes
- No
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
- Yes
- No
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link
- Yes
- No
The advertised wage for this position is $30.04 - $34.40 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Not Applicable
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Please Select Which Driver's License You Currently Possess
- I possess a valid Commercial Class A
- I possess a valid Commercial Class B
- I possess a valid Class D license
- I do not possess a valid driver's license
Do you have air brakes and tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a Pesticide Applicators license Non-commercial, category A & E or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment?
- Yes
- No
Do you have work experience utilizing a tablet or personal computer with general word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and email functions?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess work experience in Park Maintenance, commercial grounds maintenance, natural resource restoration/maintenance or arboriculture?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you have work experience with Park Maintenance, commercial grounds maintenance, natural resource restoration/maintenance or arboriculture, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
14
Please indicate whether you possess work experience in the following snow removal operations:
- Snow Plowing
- Salting
- Hauling Snow
- Not Applicable
If you indicated you possess work experience in snow removal operations, including plowing, salting, and hauling snow, please describe your experience in EACH area. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
16
Do you possess work experience operating maintenance vehicles such as dump trucks, commercial mowers, tractors and snow equipment?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you have work experience operating maintenance vehicles, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
18
Are you certified in C.P.R.?
- Yes
- No
Are you certified in First Aid?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess specialized certifications (i.e. forklift operation, tree inspection, Public Works Certificate, or other applicable fields)?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you have specialized certifications, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
22
Do you possess certification/graduation from community-based programs providing labor, maintenance, or construction skills training?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
- Spanish - FLUENT
- Somali - FLUENT
- Vietnamese - FLUENT
- Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
- Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
- I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language
If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability
If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
Salary : $30 - $34
