What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Public Works (Parks Maintenance, Parks Ranger, Streets Maintenance) position at City of Coon Rapids?
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.
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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.
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 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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
A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- 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.
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