What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Groundskeeper (Non-Union) position at City of Duluth Minnesota?
Job Posting Information
- Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Some weekend and evening shifts may be assigned.)
- Pay Rate for Temporary Groundskeeper positions:
- Laborer II - Parks: $17.50/hour (requires a driver's license)
- Laborer I - Parks: $17.00/hour (does not require a driver's license)
- Park Maintenance Helper: $15.00/hour (work 20/week and does not require a driver's license)
- Anticipated Term: May 19, 2025, until mid-August (max. of 67 working days)
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Horticulture: Maintain City gardens and surrounding areas in various City parks. Duties include planting flowers/trees/shrubs, weeding gardens, mulching gardens, watering, mowing, weed whipping, pruning shrubs, and maintaining public spaces and buildings.
Athletic Field Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance of the City's athletic fields at various parks and athletic complexes. Duties include preparing athletic fields for play, chalking lines, painting/striping fields, mowing, weed whipping, landscaping and sodding, litter removal, and maintenance of public spaces and buildings.
General Park Maintenance: Duties may include litter removal, shelter/restroom and building maintenance and cleaning, mowing, weed whipping, playground maintenance, and various other duties.
Mowing Crew: Duties may include operating hand mowers, weed whips, riding mowers, and leaf blowers. Other duties include tree trimming, brush removal, and litter removal.
Facility Maintenance: Assist in the daily clean up of park shelters, restrooms and various park buildings. Duties include general cleaning, restocking, and litter removal.
Forestry: Assist the City tree crew in the cleanup of diseased and hazardous trees, tree trimming, pruning, brush removal, planting of trees and shrubs, and various related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
License Requirements
Knowledge Requirements
Skill Requirements
Ability Requirements
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Selection Process Information
The City of Duluth conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position:
- Criminal History Check
- Driver's License Check (if required for position)
- Drug Screening
- Pre-Work Screening Physical Exam
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.
Salary : $15 - $18
