Seasonal Caretaker Crew Leader, Parks Department

Do you enjoy working outside? Do you want to spend your summer contributing to the community’s enjoyment of our local parks? If so, a job as our new Caretaker Crew Leader may be a great fit for you! This position offers you an opportunity to build your leadership and mentoring skills by overseeing our summer Caretaker staff along with maintaining park operations. If you have great organizational skills, recognize the importance of safety, and are flexible and adaptable in your daily work, apply today! 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 oversee, lead, and participate in the activities of the seasonal caretaker employees that maintain and improve County parks by informing visitors of park rules, by cleaning park facilities and by monitoring park trails and grounds. This position is also responsible for ensuring the parks are safe by reporting and responding to emergencies.

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. Functions in a lead capacity for designated seasonal caretaker staff, coordinating daily work assignments and any schedule changes with the Parks Maintenance Coordinator.
2. Inspects Park facilities, trails and amenities as assigned for maintenance priorities, damage, hazards, and vandalism. Schedules maintenance and repairs as needed.
3. Performs and oversees minor maintenance to park and trail facilities.
4. Opens and closes the park entrance gate.
5. Provides input to management on the performance of designated staff.
6. Assists management with maintaining a sufficient inventory of equipment, supplies, and materials.
7. Cleans building by washing ground floor windows, sanitizing washrooms, vacuuming, dusting blinds and furniture, and cleaning wall, floors, and storage areas.Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One year (season) of previous experience in park operations, landscaping, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, construction, or similar field

Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications: 

• Previous lead or supervisory experience

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to plan, organize, assign, oversee and inspect the work of assigned staff.
2. Ability to perform routine building and grounds maintenance effectively and reliably. 
3. Ability to communicate with assigned staff and the public to effectively inform park visitors of the rules.
4. Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize a variety of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
5. Ability to exercise good judgement when scheduling maintenance activities. 
6. Ability to be self-motivated when performing responsibilities. 
7. Ability to ensure compliance with safety policies and the proper reporting and/or correction of safety hazards. 
8. Ability to develop respectful and cooperative working relationships. 
9. Ability to handle escalated customer inquiries. 
10. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.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 and approximately 10% of the time indoors. 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 Coordinator and the Park Director.
 
Responsibility for Public Contact
Moderate.Hours of Work
This position has a usual work schedule of 10-hour shifts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays with every third weekend off starting in May and through Labor Day.

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.

Salary : $21