Salary : $18.00 Hourly
Location : Mankato, MN
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 202500013
Department : Public Works
Division : 1451011 Parks Recreation Activities
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
18.00 per hour. May work up to 40 hours per week. Seasonal April 15-October 31.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience :
- Must be at least 16 years of age when the job begins.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
Nature of Work :
Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisors, a Public Works Operations Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) will be assigned to perform routine unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of parks, lawns, grounds, and recreation areas. Assignments may include landscaping and maintaining Sibley Park farm, Land of Memories campground, athletic fields, airport, and streets.
About Us :
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions :
Operates industrial grade mowers, ballfield groomers, gators, weed trimmers, leaf blowers or small tractors.Plants, transplants, and trims trees, shrubs, and flowers.General maintenance of athletic fields and equipment.General forestry maintenance.Maintains signs.Patches potholes, including luting and shoveling blacktop.Animal care at Sibley Park farm.Maintains municipal campground, including operation of power mowers or small tractors and maintenance of camper sites.Maintains Air Field, including mowing and debris clean up.Must be available to work at various starting times on occasion to facilitate meeting desired conditions of streets and respond to varied work assignments.Communicates With :
Internally - Public works employeesExternally - Community membersSupervision :
Non-supervisoryOther Work Functions :
Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.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 community customers.Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment :
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.Hours of Work
Maximum of 40 hours per week. Work hours for all seasonal Public Works Operations positions will vary and include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Seasonal positions are available from April 15-October 31.
Not applicable. There are no benefits with this position.
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
Select the option below that best describes the status of your driver's license.
I have a valid standard driver's license.I have a valid CDL driver's license, Class AI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class A with tanker endorsementI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class BI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class B with tanker endorsementI do not currently possess a valid driver's licenseWhich of the following public works environments do you have experience? (select all that apply)
City / CountyStateFederalPrivate contractorN / A - I do not have experience in this area.Select the work experience you have in any of the following areas. (select all that apply)
Athletic field maintenanceBallfield maintenanceCampground maintenanceFacility maintenanceFarm animal care / operationsJanitorial experienceLandscape and plantingMowing and trimming / turf maintenanceOrdinance enforcementTree trimming and removalNone of the aboveSelect the work experience you have with any of the following pieces of equipment. (select all that apply)
Agricultural tractorsBallfield groomerBrush chipperCarpentry hand toolsCarpentry power toolsCommercial riding mowersCrack sealing equipmentFront end loadersGraderGeneral landscaping toolsHydraulic backhoeLeaf blowersLog splitter.Motor graderOil distributerPaverPaving rollersPower washerSweeperTractorsSkid loader / Toolcat / BobcatWeed trimmersNone of the aboveSelect any of the following endorsements, certifications, or licenses you currently possess. (select all that apply)
Certified Pool OperatorHazardous MaterialsPesticide / Herbicide ApplicatorNone of the aboveCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not be limited to : verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record and criminal history?
Are you available to work non-traditional hours as dictated by job needs such as evening, weekends and holidays?
On what date would you be available to start?
If the date above is after April 15, 2025, would you be available to work evenings and weekends prior to your available start date?
Select the following dates you would be available for seasonal employment with the City of Mankato. (select all that apply)
April 15 - April 30May 1 - May 15May 16 - May 31June 1 - June 15June 16 - June 30July 1 - July 15July 16 - July 31August 1 - August 15August 16 - August 30September 1 - September 15September 16 - September 30October 1 - October 15October 16 to October 31None of the aboveSelect the following days of the week you would be available to work as a seasonal employee for the City of Mankato. (select any that apply)
SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayThe minimum age to be able to work in this position is 16 years old. Are you at least 16 years old now, or will be when the job starts?
Will you be 18 years of age or older when the job starts?
Did you work as a seasonal worker for the City of Mankato last year (2024)?
Did you work as a seasonal worker for the City of Mankato in 2023 or earlier?
Are you able to perform the physical and mental demands of the position?
Select your FIRST CHOICE of a seasonal position you would be interested in working. (only select one)
Athletic Facilities Maintenance - grounds and building maintenance, ball field maintenance, and special events preparation at Frank Rogers Park and ball field. Serves as crew leaderCampground Maintenance - grounds and building maintenance, camper check-in, record keeping, public relations / rule enforcementFarm Worker - cleaning, feeding, and caring for birds and animals at Sibley Park USDA certified farmForestry maintenance - tree trimming, planting, tree care - mulching, wateringGrounds Maintenance / Weed Control - mowing, trimming, litter controlLandscape maintenance - planting, caring for flowers and shrubs, watering, and weedingOrdinance Enforcement - enforce tall grass, weed, and watering ordinancesStreets Maintenance - patch potholes, including luting and shoveling blacktop and other streets maintenance activitiesAirport Airfield Maintenance - mowing and debris clean-up at airportSelect your SECOND CHOICE of a seasonal position you would be interested in working. (only select one)
Athletic Facilities Maintenance - grounds and building maintenance, ball field maintenance, and special events preparation at Frank Rogers Park and ball field. Serves as crew leaderCampground Maintenance - grounds and building maintenance, camper check-in, record keeping, public relations / rule enforcementFarm Worker - cleaning, feeding, and caring for birds and animals at Sibley Park USDA certified farmForestry maintenance - tree trimming, planting, tree care - mulching, wateringGrounds Maintenance / Weed Control - mowing, trimming, litter controlLandscape maintenance - planting, caring for flowers and shrubs, watering, and weedingOrdinance Enforcement - enforce tall grass, weed, and watering ordinancesStreets Maintenance - patch potholes, including luting and shoveling blacktop and other streets maintenance activitiesAirport Airfield maintenance - mowing and debris clean-up at airportI am only interested in my first-choice option selected in Question 18 above.Select your THIRD CHOICE of a seasonal position you would be interested in working. (only select one)
Athletic Facilities Maintenance - grounds and building maintenance, ball field maintenance, and special events preparation at Frank Rogers Park and ball field. Serves as crew leaderCampground Maintenance - grounds and building maintenance, camper check-in, record keeping, public relations / rule enforcementFarm Worker - cleaning, feeding, and caring for birds and animals at Sibley Park USDA certified farmForestry maintenance - tree trimming, planting, tree care - mulching, wateringGrounds Maintenance / Weed Control - mowing, trimming, litter controlLandscape maintenance - planting, caring for flowers and shrubs, watering, and weedingOrdinance Enforcement - enforce tall grass, weed, and watering ordinancesStreets Maintenance - patch potholes, including luting and shoveling blacktop and other streets maintenance activitiesAirport Airfield Maintenance - mowing and debris clean-up at airportI am only interested in my first- and / or second-choice option(s) selected in Questions 18 and 19 above.Please indicate below if there is anything else we should know about your interest, availability, and skills relative to a seasonal position with the City of Mankato?
Required Question
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