What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Caretaker, Parks Department position at Stearns County?
JOB
SALARY: Starting Salary: $19.88/hourNon-Union PositionOur Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & EquitableContinuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Are you looking for a summer job with flexible hours in the great outdoors? Apply to become a seasonal Parks employee at Stearns County's Quarry Park! These positions are great jobs for college students looking to earn tuition money, individuals who are looking to re-enter the workforce and seniors or retirees looking to be more active during the summer months. Candidates must be 18 and older and be willing to work weekends and evenings. 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. Position ObjectiveTo participate in maintaining and improving Quarry Park and Nature Preserve by informing visitors of park rules, cleaning park facilities, and monitoring park trails and grounds. This position is responsible for ensuring the park is safe by reporting and responding to emergencies.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.1. Maintains grounds, buildings and provides a clean and safe environment.2. Performs minor maintenance to park and trail facilities.3. Opens and closes park entrance gate.4. Cleans buildings by washing ground floor windows, sanitizing washrooms, vacuuming, dusting blinds and furniture, and cleaning walls, floors, and storage areas.5. Patrols the park and provides rules and information to park visitors.6. Monitors visitor parking permits and issues parking violations to vehicles without parking passes.7. Stocks maps and parking pass forms.8. Waters plantings and brushes trails.9. Loads and hauls fill; picks up and hauls trash.10. Maintains all tools, equipment, and vehicles.11. Inspects and installs interior and boundary signage and trail barricades on closed trail segments.12. Reports damage and theft to park facilities.13. Contacts Sheriff's Office in case of emergencies or situations that require law enforcement response.14. Monitors East gate.15. Guides Emergency Responders to accident locations.16. Interacts and cooperates with volunteers, park staff and other agencies.17. Completes required reports.18. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.19. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum QualificationsIn 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 2025Possess a valid MN driver's licenseAbility to work weekends, holidays and late afternoons until after sunsetPreferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications: Maintaining buildings and groundsMaintenance and operation of utility vehicles, ATV's, spin trimmers, and mowersWorking alone or with minimal supervisionEnforcing rules in a public setting First aid training and CPR certificationDesirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Ability to effectively and reliably perform routine building and grounds maintenance.2. Ability to communicate with the public and tactfully inform park visitors of park rules.3. Ability to exercise good judgment when performing maintenance activities.4. Ability to be self-motivated when performing responsibilities.5. Ability to develop respectful and cooperative working relationships.6. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Hours of WorkShifts available seven days a week 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. May through August and weekends in September.Interview DateIf 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: Starting Salary: $19.88/hourNon-Union PositionOur Mission: "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"Our Values: Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & EquitableContinuous Posting. Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the date the application was submitted. Are you looking for a summer job with flexible hours in the great outdoors? Apply to become a seasonal Parks employee at Stearns County's Quarry Park! These positions are great jobs for college students looking to earn tuition money, individuals who are looking to re-enter the workforce and seniors or retirees looking to be more active during the summer months. Candidates must be 18 and older and be willing to work weekends and evenings. 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. Position ObjectiveTo participate in maintaining and improving Quarry Park and Nature Preserve by informing visitors of park rules, cleaning park facilities, and monitoring park trails and grounds. This position is responsible for ensuring the park is safe by reporting and responding to emergencies.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.1. Maintains grounds, buildings and provides a clean and safe environment.2. Performs minor maintenance to park and trail facilities.3. Opens and closes park entrance gate.4. Cleans buildings by washing ground floor windows, sanitizing washrooms, vacuuming, dusting blinds and furniture, and cleaning walls, floors, and storage areas.5. Patrols the park and provides rules and information to park visitors.6. Monitors visitor parking permits and issues parking violations to vehicles without parking passes.7. Stocks maps and parking pass forms.8. Waters plantings and brushes trails.9. Loads and hauls fill; picks up and hauls trash.10. Maintains all tools, equipment, and vehicles.11. Inspects and installs interior and boundary signage and trail barricades on closed trail segments.12. Reports damage and theft to park facilities.13. Contacts Sheriff's Office in case of emergencies or situations that require law enforcement response.14. Monitors East gate.15. Guides Emergency Responders to accident locations.16. Interacts and cooperates with volunteers, park staff and other agencies.17. Completes required reports.18. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.19. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum QualificationsIn 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 2025Possess a valid MN driver's licenseAbility to work weekends, holidays and late afternoons until after sunsetPreferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications: Maintaining buildings and groundsMaintenance and operation of utility vehicles, ATV's, spin trimmers, and mowersWorking alone or with minimal supervisionEnforcing rules in a public setting First aid training and CPR certificationDesirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Ability to effectively and reliably perform routine building and grounds maintenance.2. Ability to communicate with the public and tactfully inform park visitors of park rules.3. Ability to exercise good judgment when performing maintenance activities.4. Ability to be self-motivated when performing responsibilities.5. Ability to develop respectful and cooperative working relationships.6. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Hours of WorkShifts available seven days a week 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. May through August and weekends in September.Interview DateIf 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.
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