Temporary Groundskeeper (Non-Union)

Salary : $17.50 - $18.00 Hourly

Location : Duluth, MN

Job Type : Temporary (Non-Union)

Job Number : D25010

Department : Property, Parks, & Libraries

Division : Property & Facilities Management / Park Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Probation Period : N / A

Eligible List Duration : N / A

Job Posting Information

About this Position

Park Maintenance temporary employees perform manual, unskilled, and semi-skilled maintenance work at various City parks.

• 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)

SUMMARY / PURPOSE

To perform manual and unskilled maintenance work at various City parks. Duties may include work in the following areas, but are not limited to just one area : Horticulture, Athletic Field Maintenance, General Park Maintenance, Mowing Crew, Facility Maintenance, or Forestry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. Incumbents work as instructed and consult with the supervisor.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Does not supervise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Duties may include work in the following job descriptions but are not limited to just one area :

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

Age Requirements

A. Must be 18 or older by date of hire.

License Requirements

A. Laborer II - Parks - Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.

B. Laborer I - Parks - No specific licenses required

Knowledge Requirements

A. Knowledge of problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques.

B. Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.

C. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, City policies and procedures.

Skill Requirements

A. Skill in safe use of required tools and maintenance equipment.

B. Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, general computer systems, job required software applications, the internet, and modern office equipment.

C. Skill in managing one's own time.

D. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability Requirements

A. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

B. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

C. Ability to create and maintain a positive working environment that welcomes diversity, ensures cooperation, and promotes respect by sharing expertise with team members, fostering safe work practices, and developing trusting work relationships.

D. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.

E. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

F. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

G. Ability to wear and use proper personal protective equipment as necessary.

H. Ability to shovel and sweep.

I. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

J. Ability to work in dusty, dirty, wet, and muddy conditions.

K. Ability to frequently bend, squat, crawl, climb, reach, crouch, kneel, balance, push and pull to perform park and garden maintenance tasks.

L. Ability to use a variety of hand tools, shovels, rakes, hoes, loppers, mowers, weed whips, blowers, and other park maintenance equipment.

M. Ability to use garden and landscape tools and equipment, including tillers, lawn tractors, and utility vehicles.

N. Ability to frequently lift and carry items, such as fertilizer sacks, tools, and maintenance machinery.

O. Ability to problem?solve a variety of situations.

P. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.

Q. Ability to attend work as scheduled and / or required.

Physical Demands

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds with assistance, or crouching or crawling in restricted areas.

Work Environment

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, or with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals). Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. Employees may work in all types of weather conditions.

Selection Process Information

The City of Duluth conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position :

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's pre-employment process before their first day of employment with the City.

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 .

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

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

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

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

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 for additional information about Veteran's Preference.

Are you age 18 or older?

Which best describes your driver's license status?

Which of the following best describes your previous temporary or seasonal employment with the City of Duluth Park Maintenance? (e.g., two seasons = two summers)

Which of the following best describes your verifiable previous work experience related to Park Maintenance? (e.g., two seasons = two summers)Please make sure to list this related work experience within your job application.

Briefly describe your previous experience in relation to the temporary groundskeeper position. Be sure to include knowledge and experience with athletic fields, landscapes, facilities, gardens, and trails, as well as your knowledge and experience operating vehicles and equipment (i.e., one-tons, mowers, skid steers, etc.)

I am a currently enrolled as a full-time student (verification required) and will be under age 22 for the remainder of the current calendar year.

In which months are you available for full-time work?

Are you available to work the Temporary Season of mid-May until late-August? Please describe any reason why this time-frame would not work for you.

I understand that this is a non-bargaining unit, temporary position that does not qualify for employee benefits.

Required Question

Salary : $18 - $18