What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Public Works (Parks Maintenance, Parks Ranger, Streets Maintenance) position at City of Coon Rapids, MN?

Salary : $18.07 Hourly

Location : Coon Rapids, MN

Job Type : Full time Seasonal

Job Number : 202500336

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary of Position

Embrace the outdoors this summer and join our dynamic and energetic team! Are you searching for a job with a wide variety of responsibilities? Join us as a Temporary Parks / Streets Maintenance or a Parks Ranger this summer. If you're seeking a position that offers a rewarding experience serving your community, these opportunities are perfect for you!

In our Temporary Parks / Streets Maintenance position you will be working full time hours M-F. If you enjoy having your nights and weekends free, this is the job for you!

As our Parks Ranger you'll enjoy flexible summer hours maintaining local parks and athletic fields! This position will work nights and weekends. The Temporary Maintenance positions begins in April or early May and concludes after the selected candidate has worked a maximum of 180 calendar days. This position will assist in routine maintenance including, general maintenance of park grounds, mowing, planting, and streets repairs (patching / paving roads throughout the city. Experience in plumbing, carpentry, skid-steer loader operation and leadership role preferred. Previous public works maintenance or related field experience required. Must be age 18 or older. The Parks Ranger position is a great opportunity for someone that enjoys interacting with people and spending time at the athletic fields and parks! You will be assisting with summer recreational activities such as monitoring adult sports and league games, perform general custodial and cleaning duties, locking and unlocking park facilities and performing administrative duties through mid-October. Must be age 18 or older.

The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

Parks / Streets Maintenance : This position will work up to 40 hours per week, M-F 6 : 30 am - 2 : 30 pm.

Parks Ranger : This position will work 12-30 hours per week in-between the hours of 6 : 30 am - 10 : 30 pm, aligning with the ball field schedules for the summer. This is us! - Video link - click here to get to know us!

These positions will be invited to join the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees labor union local 320 upon employment.

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity / expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

This posting will be open until filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Temporary Parks / Streets Maintenance

Performs manual labor and heavy lifting under all weather conditions.
Assists full-time employees in various maintenance and repair tasks.
Operates various motorized and non-motorized equipment.
Operate a skid-steer loader for bucket or loading work at the Public Works facility only.
Drives City vehicles to various job sites.
Follows all safety requirements of each job task.
Follows all work direction from full-time employees and supervisors.
Assists with traffic control.
Assists residents.
Reports problems in the community, at the work site, and with concerned residents or employees.
Cooperates with supervisors and site leaders.
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Temporary Parks Ranger

Monitors adult sports and league games.

Manages time and scorekeeping weekly throughout the season.

Maintains proper care of equipment.

Performs general custodial, general maintenance and cleaning duties.

Provides assistance with summer recreational activities including, but not limited to, evening and weekend park rentals, special events, Movie in the Park / Family Fun Night and sport tournaments.

Provides general security, including locking and unlock park facilities.

Assists in other special projects or administrative tasks, as assigned.

Provides effective and respectful customer service to other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations and citizen customers.

Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor's work orders and equipment operation manuals.

Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.

Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conductions and physical demands described herein.

Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

Parks / Streets Maintenance

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, agencies and general public.

Ability to work independently with general guidance from the Public Works Division Supervisor(s).

Ability to perform duties with tact and discretion.

Working knowledge of safety requirements for Public Works Maintenance tasks.

Previous Public Works Maintenance experience.

Ability to operate various Public Works Maintenance Division equipment.

Parks Ranger

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Must possess an interest and / or knowledge of recreational sports and activities.

Must have the ability to :

Work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors, and the public.

Perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

Be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.

Maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.

Accept criticism or discipline.

Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.

Qualifications and Other Information

PARKS / STREETS MAINTENANCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following : Must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to read written and typed instructions such as operating manuals for mechanical equipment. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc. Desktop computer application experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience operating a skid-steer loader. Plumbing, carpentry and painting experience. Leadership role experience.

PARKS RANGER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following :

Minimum of 18 years of age.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Current student seeking degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Studies or Management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Must be able to operate assigned equipment.

EQUIPMENT / JOB LOCATION :

This position works outside and be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including temperature shifts and wet and / or humid conditions. This position works closely with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license.

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.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position is not eligible for benefits.

By checking yes below, you indicate you have thoroughly completed the City application, which includes providing all previous employers and reasons for leaving all past jobs. Incomplete responses or a response that refers us to "See Resume" or "See Previous Response" may disqualify your application. If you haven't thoroughly completed the application, you will need to go back and complete the information to be considered an applicant. Additionally, you acknowledge that you have completed the all of the supplemental questions. Failure to provide complete responses to all of the supplemental questions may negatively impact further advancement in the hiring process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application.

Which position are you applying for?

Temporary Parks Maintenance

Temporary Streets Maintenance

Temporary Parks Ranger (part-time position)

All three positions

Are you at least 18 years old?

This position requires candidates to possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Do you meet this requirement?

The Parks / Streets Maintenance position requires working M-F up to 40 hours / week, and the Parks Ranger position requires working evenings and weekends. Are you able to work the shifts required for the position you're applying for?

Shifts are anticipated to run through mid October. Are you able to work this long into the season?

If you selected no in the previous question, how late into the season would you be able to work?

If hired, when would you be able to start?

Are you eligible for veteran's preference points?The City of Coon Rapids operates under a point preference system, which awards points to qualified veterans to supplement their application. Ten points are granted to non-disabled veterans on open competitive examinations; 15 points are awarded if the veteran has a service connected compensable disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA).To qualify for preference for a competitive exam, you must have a passing score for the position and be a qualified veteran. Qualified veteran means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien separated from active duty under honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces : 1) after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days; OR2) by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; OR3) who has met the minimum active duty required as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 38, Section 3.12a; OR4) who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 85-202.Active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the Secretary. Veterans preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is unable to qualify. You are ineligible to receive points if are were divorced from the veteran or were widowed and have remarried.Claims must be made on this application and documentation submitted within seven days of the application deadline for the position for which you are applying. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility for veteran's preference points. You are not required to supply this information, but we cannot award veteran's preference points without it. You must submit a copy of the "Member Copy 4" of your DD214 or other military documents to substantiate the service information requested. Additional preference is awarded to qualified disabled veterans. Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Spouses applying for preference must supply the "Member Copy 4" of the veteran's DD214 and the veteran's letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or proof of death.Documentation must be within seven days of the application deadline. If your supporting documentation is not submitted within seven days of the application deadline, Veterans Preference Points will not be awarded.

No, I am not requesting Veterans Preference Points

Yes, Honorably Discharged Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested to this application)

Yes, Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application)

Spouse of Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veteran's DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application)

Widow of Deceased Veteran (attach veteran's "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND proof of death to this application)

Widow of Deceased Disabled Veteran Who Was Disabled at Time of Death (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veteran's DD214 (or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested, letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability, and proof of death to this application)

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