Parks Lead Worker

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Parks Manager, assists with the operation of and performs day to day activities for the general maintenance of the county parks, grounds, buildings and trails.

Provides skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor to safely operate equipment to maintain highways, bridges, roads, parks, county properties, and rights-of-way.  Performs maintenance, diagnostics and minor repairs of vehicles and equipment. On an as requested basis, assists with the maintenance operations of snow and ice control, which includes snow plowing and operating heavy equipment.  Subject to a 24/7 callout for all types of highway maintenance issues

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

• In coordination with the Parks Manager, directs daily work and leads the work activities for Parks Maintenance Workers.
• Assists in training, instructing, and supervising Park Maintenance Workers in proper use and/or maintenance of tools, equipment, chemicals and related safety procedures.
• Assists in the planning of proposed park construction and maintenance projects including preparation of plans, estimates of material and labor costs, and project work schedules.
• Directs Park Maintenance Workers and performs daily functions including the construction, repair and maintenance of park facilities, buildings, grounds and designated trails.
• Assists in the purchase of materials, supplies, tools and equipment needed for the construction, repair and maintenance of assigned county facilities.
• Maintains park facilities, grounds, buildings, campgrounds and trails so they are kept neat, clean and safe. This includes but is not limited to lawn mowing, spraying weeds, landscaping, building maintenance & repairs, inspecting & cleaning shelters, restrooms and campsites.
• Assists with diseased and hazardous tree removal and tree trimming.
• Provides routine patrol of the park system and enforces park policies and rules. This may include seasonal evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Assists with monitoring park reservations.
• Attends seminars and trainings related to the field.
• Safely operates light and heavy equipment to perform road and bridge maintenance functions, when requested.
• Drives truck to transport crew and equipment to work site.
• When requested, drives tandem axle truck for snow removal equipped with adjustable snowplow, wing, sander, and underbody. Operates snow blower.
• Drives tractor with mower attachment for grass, weed, and brush control.
• Operate front end loader, backhoe, tandem truck, snow blower, water truck, skid loader with attachments, clean ditches, etc.
• Check roads for hazards.
• Picking up litter in parks and along parks roads.
• Spray and mow weeds and trees.
• Upkeep of various county shops and grounds.
• Tree cutting and brush control in county parks and along county roads using chainsaws, high lift, woodchipper, skid loader and trucks.
• Thawing out or unplugging culverts using required equipment.
• Performs equipment inspections as required by Minnesota law and county policy.
• Performs routine maintenance on all types of light and heavy equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills, especially with individuals utilizing the county park system.
• Primary work location may vary by season.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and two years of experience in park maintenance, landscape or construction trades or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Language Skills: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, park personnel and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical/Computer Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100' s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to efficiently operate Microsoft Windows computer programming.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

Minnesota Class B CDL driver’s license

Must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse

Ability to obtain within 1 year of employment:

      Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License

      First aid and CPR training

Other Skill and Abilities:

Skilled in operating heavy and light trucks and equipment, hand equipment and other miscellaneous department tools, materials and equipment.  Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department personnel, other county employees, and the public.
Ability to manage own priorities and schedule in area of responsibility or assigned geographic area.  Ability to represent the county in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the county's business.

Physical Demands: 

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force;  work regularly requires walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing  or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires tasting or smelling; work requires distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms-length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Selection Process:

Applications will be accepted until 3/23/25

First round interviews will be held via technology on: 4/2/2025

For those selected, second round interviews will be held in person on: 4/9/2025

Renville County Benefits Information: 

https://www.renvillecountymn.gov/employment/benefits/