What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Aide, Parks Department position at Stearns County, MN?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : St. Cloud MN, MN
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 2025-01803
Department : Parks Department
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Description
SALARY :
Starting : $19.88 / hour
Non-Union Position
Our Mission : "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"
Our Values : Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
Are you looking for a summer job with flexible hours in the great outdoors? Apply to become a seasonal Parks employee at Stearns County! These positions are great jobs for college students looking to earn tuition money and seniors or retirees looking to be more active during the summer months. Candidates must be 18 and older. If your heart is set on working in the outdoors this summer and you don't mind swatting a few mosquitoes now and then, come join the Stearns County Parks team as a seasonal employee! Stearns County derives strength from the diversity of its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected, honored and valued.
Continuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted.
Position Objective
To participate in maintaining, improving, and developing County Parks and the facilities and resources they contain. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to a variety of landscaping, mowing, building maintenance, and custodial duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Performs general facility construction and repairs including minor building construction, furnishings, roofing, fencing, masonry, painting, and framing.
2. Performs maintenance and improvement of furnishings, landscapes, forests, grounds, roads and trails.
3. Assists with mowing, landscaping, noxious weed control, construction, cleaning, grounds keeping, sign fabrication, and furniture refurbishing.
4. Performs custodial duties including but not limited to washing floors, walls, tables, grills, and toilets.
5. Performs maintenance activities to promote a healthy turf through seed bed preparation, soil tests, fertilizing, and watering plants.
6. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following :
- Must be at least 18 years of age or will be by May 2025
- Possess a valid MN driver's license
Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications :
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to effectively and reliably perform routine building and grounds maintenance.
2. Ability to exercise good judgment when performing maintenance activities.
3. Ability to be self-motivated when performing responsibilities.
4. Ability to perform manual labor.
5. Ability to develop respectful and cooperative working relationships.
6. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Accountabilities, Work Environment and Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
1. Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.
2. Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
3. Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
4. Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
5. Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.
6. Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
7. Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 90% of the time outdoors. Will have some exposure to health hazards and accidents. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Parks Maintenance staff.
Responsibility for Public Contact
Moderate.
Hours of Work, Testing and Interview Dates
Hours of Work
Shifts available Monday through Thursday, 6 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m. Two positions are scheduled approximately May through August and one position is scheduled April through September.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview (by phone or virtual) will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.
To view Stearns County benefits go to :
I understand that my answers with regard to experience must be supported by the information I have included in my online application. (Do Not Mark "See Resume".) I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Stearns County.
Are you at least 18 years of age or will be by May 2025?
Do you possess a valid MN Driver's License?
Do you have experience maintaining buildings and grounds?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #4. If no experience, type "none".
Do you have experience with gas engine power equipment?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #6. If no experience, type "none".
Do you have experience in maintenance and operation of utility vehicles, ATV's, spin trimmers and mowers?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #8. If no experience, type "none".
Do you have experience working alone or with minimal supervision?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #10. If no experience, type "none".
Do you have experience enforcing rules in a public setting?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #12. If no experience, type "none".
Do you possess a valid first aid certificate?
Do you possess a valid CPR certificate (obtained within the last two years)?
What dates are you available for seasonal work in 2025? (Indicate first date available through end date.)
Which of the following Veteran's Preference do you wish to claim (in order to receive Veteran's Preference credit, you must submit a copy of your DD214 to the Human Resources Department by the application deadline)?
Required Question
Salary : $20
