Parkkeeper

Summary

What You'll Do

• Effectively and thoroughly inspect, clean, and maintain Park Board buildings and facilities such as recreation centers, picnic shelters, restrooms, rental and maintenance facilities, band shells, and more to established standards, protocols, and/or management plans.
• Maintain park grounds including turf, trails, gardens, landscapes, athletic facilities, golf courses, sidewalks and parking lots to established standards, protocols, and/or management plans.
• Maintain all natural areas such as lakes, creeks, rivers, wetlands and beaches including swimming ropes, buoys, and docks to established standards, protocols, and/or management plans.
• Perform inspections of equipment, machinery, systems, and building accessories and appliances to insure proper maintenance and repair that meet established standards and protocols.
• Support the delivery of program and events by providing maintenance support to recreation staff that meets the needs and demands of the programs and events.
• Perform snow removal and ice control on trails, pathways, entrances, sidewalks, steps, roof and other hard surfaces to provide appropriate levels of access and safety per established standards, protocols and/or management plans.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

What To Bring

Need to Have:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 1 year of professional work experience in park maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, construction or turf maintenance.
• Valid driver's license without ignition interlock restriction

• Certified Pool Operator License (within 6 months of hire)
• Pesticide Applicator's License (within 6 months of hire, depending on work location)

• Care and maintenance of turf, trees, and shrubs.
• Maintenance and care of ice skating rinks, pools, athletic fields and other facilities.
• Care and general maintenance of recreation centers and office buildings.
• Use and safely operate tools necessary for the performance of duties.
• Work based on seasonal needs and hours of operation that may include days, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.

Additional Information

Job Information Session: A 30 minute Job Information Session will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 12:30pm CST via conference call. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the position and to gain a better understanding of the civil service application process. Interested parties are encouraged to call (612) 474-1955 and enter phone conference ID 345 091 961#

Selection Process:
To apply for this full- time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. Late applications will be rejected.

What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
• We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
• We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above). Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
• We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.
• Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants will also need to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination paid for by the MPRB.

The MPRB cares about the community and YOU! Here's how we show it.

For full-time benefited positions, the MPRB offers a competitive wage and benefits package including health care, dental, life and disability insurance as well as retirement and survivor benefits. Benefits are administered by the City of Minneapolis. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being.

Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

INSURANCE
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The MPRB offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.
Enhanced mental health services
MPRB employees and their family members covered by MPRB’s medical plan will each have access to up to 20 visits for mental health services covered at 100%. The enhanced mental health benefits will include the first 10 office visits, including evaluations and diagnostic and treatment services, and 10 intensive outpatient program visits per year per person with an in-network or out-of-network provider at no charge. After the 20 visits, regular plan benefits and coverage will apply.
Employees Assistance Program
All MPRB employees – whether covered or not by the MPRB’s employee medical plan – have access to the employee assistance program, which provides confidential services to help employees and their family members deal with a wide array of issues. Employees can speak virtually or in-person with an EAP representative.
Dental insurance
The MPRB offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
The MPRB offers long-term disability insurance, which helps to replace income for employees who are unable to work as a result of illness or injury, and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

BENEFITS
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.
Paid Parental Leave
MPRB employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.
Retirement
MPRB employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The MPRB participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the MPRB both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).