Seasonal Public Works Laborer

A fantastic summer job and great opportunity is available for candidates wishing to sample a career in park and street maintenance. The Seasonal Public Works Laborer performs maintenance operations on the City's park properties and operates light equipment, such as mowers and weed whips. You will gain experience in maintenance of grounds, parks, athletic facilities, streets, and trails as well as management of natural resources. This is a 40 hours per week position. Possible opportunity for additional hours as well. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, high school student, graduate or equivalent, and must have a valid driver's license and good driving record if 18 years of age or older.

*If you are in high school or college, this position will begin after the end of your school year.

The expected starting pay is $18.00 per hour. (The 2025 salary range for this position is $18-$22 per hour).

Seasonal and part-time employees performing work for at least 80 hours in a year for the City are eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST).  ESST is paid at the same hourly rate that an employee is paid from employment with the City. ESST will accrue at a rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours of ESST per year. ESST begins to accrue at the commencement of employment. Employees may begin using ESST once they have worked 80 hours.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Apply soon!

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you need accommodation with the application process, call 763.635.1000 and ask for HR.

Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application   

Seasonal Public Works Laborer

Essential Functions

1. Performs maintenance activities.
   1. Maintains beaches, grounds, parks, and athletic facilities using manual labor and grounds maintenance equipment such as weed whips, power mowers, or tractor mowers.
   2. Under supervision, conducts natural resource management practices, which may include invasive species removal, spot herbicide treatments, seed collection and dispersal, habitat restoration, forest health management, and hazardous tree assessment.
   3. Works on a crew to conduct crack filling, pothole patching, paint striping, sign installation, and right-of-way vegetation maintenance.
2. Performs other essential job duties.
   1. Regular and timely work attendance.
   2. Follows all safety procedures.
   3. Participates in safety training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow applicable OSHA standards and departmental safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
• Ability to perform demanding physical labor.
• Ability to operate small trucks (if over 18 years of age) and park maintenance equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work as a member of team or individually on assigned projects; complete assigned duties in a productive and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Sixteen (16) years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent or current high school student.
• If 18 years or older, must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the use of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Experience in the use of light maintenance equipment.

Physical Requirements 

ESSENTIAL                                                                 Frequency
Standing or Walking                                                    Daily
Sitting                                                                           Daily
Bending or Stooping                                                   Daily
Crouching or Kneeling                                               Daily
Pushing/Pulling                                                           Daily
Repetitive Movements                                                Daily
Operating a Vehicle                                                    Daily
Lifting Objects Knee to Waist                                    Daily
Lifting Objects Floor to Knee                                     Daily
Carrying Objects                                                         Daily
Exposure to Temperature Extremes                 Weekly/Monthly
Manual Excavation/Digging                                       Daily
Machinery Operation                                                 Daily
Equipment Operation                                                 Daily
Requires Good Vision                                                 Daily
Requires Large Motor Skills                                        Daily

HIGHLY IMPORTANT
Twisting/Turning                                                        Daily
Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder                     Weekly/Monthly
Requires Good Vision                                                 Daily
Requires Fine Motor Skills                                          Daily
Requires Depth Vision                                                Daily

MODERATELY IMPORTANT
Working in Confined Spaces                          1-4 times per year
Lifting Objects above Shoulder                   Seasonally/Frequently
Working at Heights                                          1-4 times per year
Exposure to Irritants/Fumes                                        Daily
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals                            Daily
Exposure to Vibrations                                                Daily
Operation of Telephone/Radio                                  Daily
Requires Good Night Vision                                       Daily
Requires Good Hearing                                              Daily
Requires Sense of Touch                                   Weekly/Monthly
Requires Sense of Smell                                    Weekly/Monthly
Requires Peripheral Vision                                          Daily
Requires Far Vision                                                      Daily
Requires Near Vision                                                   Daily

Work Schedule - *If you are in high school or college, this position will begin after the end of your school year.

Fulltime Seasonal
The 40 hour per week shift will be Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Possible opportunity for additional hours as well. 

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Applications will be accepted until these positions are filled. 

Salary : $18 - $22