Park Maintenance Worker

Job Posting Information

The Park Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining City of Duluth landscapes, gardens, parks, trails, urban forests, athletic fields, and recreation areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and implement basic garden and landscape designs employing the methods, materials, and tools used in landscape construction and maintenance.
2. Perform planting and maintenance of annuals, perennials, turf, and shrubs according to
instructions and planned design of landscaped areas.
Perform mowing and maintenance of lawns, including string trimming, raking, watering, aerating, fertilizing, spraying and topdressing, using basic mathematical calculations to determine proper application of fertilizer and pesticide.
3. Install, maintain, program, operate, and repair irrigation and drainage systems.
4. Maintain ski trails and ski hills by grooming and snow making (winter) and clearing them of debris such as fallen trees and brush (summer/fall).
5. Install and maintain a variety of natural surface, boardwalks and paved trails including mowing, construction, general repair, erosion control, culvert repair and installation, and trail/bridge structure upkeep.
6. Install and maintain regulatory and wayfinding signage.
7. Perform technical tree felling techniques in a variety of complex urban situations both with and without an aerial bucket truck.
8. Perform stump grinding, structural tree pruning, planting, transplanting and watering of trees, establishing work zone signage and directing pedestrian/vehicle traffic.
9. Perform injections and other control methods to mitigate tree disease.
10. Respond to storm-damaged trees, as needed.
11. Construct, build, renovate, groom, maintain, and repair athletic fields and turf areas, including infields, pitching mounds, and bases.
12. Prepare athletic fields for recreational use, including the installation and removal of temporary fencing and chalking and lining fields.
13. Maintain ice rinks by flooding, banking, sweeping, and repairing.
14. Perform snow plowing and snow removal operations associated with streets, alleys, sidewalks, parking lots, and ice rinks.
15. Maintain walkways by shoveling snow and delivering deicing treatments to prevent ice buildup, utilizing sustainable practices.
16. Perform plowing for Street Maintenance in snow events and emergencies, as assigned.
17. Construct, install, inspect and maintain retaining walls, signage, fences, picnic tables, grills,
benches, garbage cans, playgrounds and other park amenities.
18. Maintain parks by collecting and disposing of garbage, debris, litter and abandoned waste.
19. Clean and sanitize restrooms.
20. Operate a wide variety of gardening, forestry, landscaping and snow removal equipment to include: hand tools, power tools, sprayers, mowers, aerial bucket truck, log truck, trackless, chainsaws, wood chipper, stump grinders, hedge trimmers, pick-up truck, one-ton dump truck, front-end loader, backhoes, sod cutter, skid steer, tandems and five yard plow truck, multi-use vehicles with attachments (brooms, blowers, blades), snow blowers, plows, and spreaders.
21. Perform minor and preventative maintenance and repairs to tools, equipment, and vehicles.
22. Plan, organize, promote, implement, instruct and supervise the maintenance activities of assigned temporary and seasonal team members.
23. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
24. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Education & Experience Requirements
A. Associates Degree in horticulture, forestry, natural resources, or a related professional field,
and one (1) year of related professional experience in four-season care and maintenance of
outdoor facilities, landscaping and forestry; OR a combination of three (3) years of related
education and/or experience to include landscaping, forestry and four-season care of
outdoor facilities as a primary responsibility.
2. License Requirements
A. Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.
B. Ability to obtain a Minnesota Class "A" commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement
within six (6) months of hire date.
C. Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license within one (1) year of hire date.

Selection Process Information

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.

Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at 218-730-5210, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through 218-730-5630.

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections

OPEN SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran's preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of all documents required for the option that applies to you:

Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
3.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if the veteran is unable to qualify for the specific position being applied for as a result of the service-connected disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) Death Certificate or other proof of death;
3.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge. If Disabled Veteran, also include
4.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if applicant has not remarried and the veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.)

Preference points will be added to Veteran, Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran, or Disabled Veteran's score only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran's preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of the documents listed below:

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 50% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Preference points will be awarded to Disabled Veteran's score one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment, and only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional information about Veteran's Preference.

Eligible City of Duluth employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program