What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance (Seasonal/Temporary) position at Douglas County, MN?
Job Description
- Seeking applicants to fill 3 openings for the summer. Secure your summer employment early!
- Mark your calendars! Tentative Interview dates are Friday, March 14, 2025, and Friday, April 18, 2025.
JOB TITLE: Seasonal Parks Maintenance
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
JOB LOCATION: Douglas County Public Works
HOURS: Summer seasonal. Daytime hours, typically, no nights or weekends!
SALARY: $18.84 hourly.BENEFITS: ESST (Accrue Earned Sick and Safe Time).
Generally, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Perform building custodial and grounds maintenance using approved methods, materials, and equipment.Custodial:
- Empty garbage containers, clean restrooms, etc.
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Grounds Maintenance:
- Mow and trim lawns, control weeds; plant, care for, and remove large and small trees, ornamental shrubs, lawns, etc.
- Construct park facilities using various skills, approved methods, materials, and equipment.
- Assemble picnic tables, signs, playground equipment, park buildings, etc. Wood framing and finishing, concrete forming and finishing, landscape materials placement, etc.
- Perform occasional weekend park attendant service, as assigned.
- Perform routine motor vehicle, small engine, and mechanical equipment service.
- Perform all work in compliance with Douglas County Safety Program, including the AWAIR policy and applicable OSHA standards.
- Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
- Other duties, as assigned or apparent.
Access to Not Public Data
The incumbent may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. 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, incumbent must properly store the not public data according to the provisions Ch. 13.
If a new work assignment requires access to not public data, the incumbent is permitted to access not public data for the work assignment purposes only. Any access to not public data must be strictly limited to the data necessary to complete the work assignment and after the assignment is completed, the employee's work assignment no longer requires access.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE:
Must be 18 years of age by the hire/start date for the position, tentatively,
Education
Experience
None - Ths is an entry level position.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities
- Knowledge of applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Willingness to use proper safety measures.
- Learn and participate in facility & workplace safety inspections.
- Follow oral or written instructions.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively and reliably perform routine building and grounds maintenance.
- Ability to exercise good judgment when scheduling maintenance activities.
- Ability to be self-motivated when performing responsibilities.
- Ability to perform manual labor.
- Must be able to physically perform the job duties assigned and be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to develop respectful and cooperative working relationships.
- Must be punctual and present on all scheduled days.
PREFERRED/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent completed on or around start date preferred.
Experience
Previous experience with the tasks performed and equipment used. Previous experience working alone or with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated interest in surveying, parks, highway maintenance, or engineering fields through education, volunteer work, and/or hobbies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Perform work in shop type areas and in the outdoors, with a variety of summer weather conditions. Some exposure to body fluids, cleaning chemicals, dirt/dust, and gasoline/oil. Exposure to various mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
HOURS
May work varying hours or an occasional weekend based on weather and parks needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS can involve, but are not limited to:
Physical dexterity:
- Sit for extended periods in/on vehicle/equipment.
- Stand for extended periods, outside on variable/uneven surfaces.
- Walk for extended periods, outside on variable/uneven surfaces.
- Stretch, reach, or lift objects or materials that may be up to 75 pounds occasionally.
- Bends/squats/stoops/kneels while working as low as ground level.
- Climbs things such as stairs and ladders, on/off equipment.
- Use hands, fingers, and arms to safely operate vehicles and equipment, loading/unloading, and routine maintenance tasks. Operation of foot and hand controls.
- See, read, and understand the English language in written information, instructions, and safety warnings in all forms, including handwritten and hard copy.
- Must see near, far, depth, field of vision, and color.
- Ability to write.
- Think and apply basic judgment, discretion, and initiative in accomplishing work.
- Ability to do simple arithmetic.
Amount Lifted:
Amount Lifted Up to 10 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 11 to 20 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 21 to 30 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 31 lbs. to 40 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 41 to 50 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 51 to 60 lbs.: Frequent; Amount Lifted 61 to 70 lbs.: Frequent; Amount Lifted 71 to 80 lbs.: Occasional; Amount Lifted 81 to 90 lbs.: Occasional; Amount Lifted 91 to 100 lbs.: Rare; Amount Lifted 101 lbs.: Rare
Amount Lifted Up to 10 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 11 to 20 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 21 to 30 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 31 lbs. to 40 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 41 to 50 lbs.: Constant; Amount Lifted 51 to 60 lbs.: Frequent; Amount Lifted 61 to 70 lbs.: Frequent; Amount Lifted 71 to 80 lbs.: Occasional; Amount Lifted 81 to 90 lbs.: Occasional; Amount Lifted 91 to 100 lbs.: Rare; Amount Lifted 101 lbs.: Rare
Amount Pushed or Pulled:
Amount Pushed or Pulled Up to 10 lbs.: Constant; Amount Pushed or Pulled 11 to 20 lbs.: Constant; Amount Pushed or Pulled 21 to 30 lbs.: Constant; Amount Pushed or Pulled 31 to 40 lbs.: Constant; Amount Pushed or Pulled 41 to 50 lbs.: Constant; Amount Pushed or Pulled 51 to 60 lbs.: Frequent; Amount Pushed or Pulled 61 to 70 lbs.: Frequent; Amount Pushed or Pulled 71 to 80 lbs.: Occasional; Amount Pushed or Pulled 81 to 90 lbs.: Occasional; Amount Pushed or Pulled 91 to 100 lbs.: Rare;
Amount Pushed or Pulled 101 lbs.: Rare
Vision:
Near Vision: Constant; Far Vision: Constant; Depth: Constant; Field of Vision: Constant; Color: Constant
Contact With Others:
Works Alone: Constant; Works with Others: Frequent; Works around Others: Frequent; Customer/Public Contact : Occasional; Clients with Behavior Challenges : Rare; Talking: Constant; Hearing: Constant; Reading: Frequent
Basic Body Positions:
Sitting: Frequent; Standing: Constant; Walking/Moving About: Constant; Climbing: Frequent; Balancing: Frequent; Crouching: Frequent; Kneeling: Frequent; Crawling: Frequent
Motor Skills:
Handling: Constant; Grasping: Constant; Using Fingers: Constant;
Reaching: Constant; Feeling: Constant; Driving: Constant
Exposures To:
Mechanical Equipment: Occasional; Electrical Equipment: Occasional; Pressurized Equipment: Occasional; Burning Material/Equip: Rare; Explosive : Not Present; Radiant Energy: Rare; Moving Equipment: Constant; Heights: Frequent; Fumes/Odors: Frequent; Dirt/Dust: Constant; Gases: Occasional
Environmental:
Inside: Rare; Outside: Frequent; Confined : Occasional; Extreme Hot: Occasional; Extreme Cold: Occasional; Wet: Occasional; Noise: Constant; Vibration: Frequent; Infectious Diseases and/or Body Fluids: Frequent; Shift : Occasional; Extended Day: Rare
See also the Physical and Environmental Factors Form.
EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT USED
Pickup Trucks towing/backing trailers, mowing equipment, brush saw, tractor, rakes, power tools, shovels, and hand tools.
OTHER
All listed above are essential functions of the job.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent.
Supervision Exercised: None
Labor Group: Non-Union
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: Seasonal-Grade 3; Step 1
EEO Job Category: Service - Maintenance
Work Comp Code: 9102 Parks
All listed above are essential functions of the job.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Revised: 01/2025.
Salary : $19
