Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Performs various types of manual labor and operates light equipment in the maintenance of City streets, parks, engineering, and utilities.

Parks

• Operate grass mowers and trimmers to trim around trees, landscape beds, signs and buildings.
• Participate in maintenance of baseball, football, soccer and other playing fields and facilities. 
• Prune trees, shrubs and pull weeds other vegetation around parks and recreational areas. 
• Clean restrooms and park buildings, and empty trash cans. 
• Operation, service and maintenance of a variety of tools and equipment such as mowers, seeders, sprayers, spreaders, tractors, hand tools and other equipment. 

• Assist with concrete and black top work on the street. 
• Assist with crosswalk painting.
• Perform traffic control.
• Custodial assistance in the shop where vehicles are stored. 
• Wash vehicles and equipment. 
• Pick up trash. 
• Maintain and change yard waste bags. 
• Perform tree trimming and weed whipping around the street and boulevard.

• Pull and pile brush. 
• Prune vegetation using equipment. 
• Operate a wood chipper.
• Clean worksite after job is complete with shovel/rake. 
• Mulch and water trees.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds. 

• Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License.
• Drive a 1 ton truck with water tank.
• Water trees according to schedule. 
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated. 
• Light mechanic skills preferred. 

• Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License.
• Assist with sewer televising.
• Perform sewer maintenance.
• Perform building maintenance
• Operate grass mowers and trimmers. 

• Hours: Monday and Wednesday 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Check in residence at gate.
• Direct customers where to dump tree or yard waste or pick up dirt and mulch.
• Maintain site security.
• Perform custodial duties and pick up trash. 
• Performing opening and closing duties. 

• Inspect right-of-way permits for compliance and closeout.
• Assist with right-of-way permit and GIS data entry.
• Assist with field verification of GIS data.
• Administrative support.

General

• Follows safety rules and procedures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• At least 16 years old by May 1, 2025. Some positions must be at least 18 years old. 
• Some positions require a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in Public Works.

• Experience performing manual labor.

• Experience operating equipment. 

• Experience in building and lawn maintenance.

• Communication 

  • Read and understand correspondence and directives.

  • Read labeling on products in accordance with safety regulations.

  • Communicate in emergency situations and to report problems to supervisor, proper agency or authority.

• Decision Making 

  • Act in a decisive manner.

  • Use independent judgment. 

  • Assess problems and situations, anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.

• Interpersonal Relationships

  • Work in cooperation with other staff members. 

  • Accept criticism and/or discipline.

• Professional Attitude

  • Represent the organization to other agencies and residents with a courteous and helpful attitude. 

  • Work independently with minimal supervision on all assigned job duties and responsibilities.

• Technical Knowledge

  • Operate in an efficient and safe manner equipment and vehicles.
    

  • Use proper tools, wearing a hard hat and safety glasses as required. 

  • Follows confined space entry policy and procedures. 

  • Work with tools, machines, and vehicles. 

  • Read and record data, understand and follow directions/regulations in calibration, analysis and in handling chemicals.

• Physical Abilities

  • Frequently lift objects up to 35 pounds from floor to shoulder height. 

  • Occasionally lift over 35 to 75 pounds from floor to waist. 

  • infrequently lift items from floor to shoulder height that weigh up to 100 pounds.

Salary : $15 - $20