Maintenance II - Centennial Lakes Park

City of Edina; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edina is seeking a Maintenance Technician II for Centennial Lakes Park to handle general maintenance of park buildings and grounds and assist with special events and daily operations.

This role requires operating grounds and facilities equipment, snow removal, safety inspections, and proactive repairs, with outdoor work year-round and weekend/evening shifts as needed. Candidates should be at least 16 and hold a Minnesota driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building maintenance and custodial duties.
• Ability to safely operate building and grounds maintenance equipment including snow removal equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs to buildings and fixtures.
• Ability to work independently to prioritize requests.
• Effective verbal and written communication with public and City staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for maintenance of grounds and facilities including snow removal equipment.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are operational and safe for daily functions.
• Inspect assigned areas for issues or safety concerns.
• Keep walkways and areas free of snow, ice and debris.
• Report issues to manager.
• Clean and maintain buildings and grounds; perform general cleaning duties.
• Manage lake cleanliness and debris.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Snow removal equipment

Safety awareness

Customer service

Independent worker

Tools

Snow removal equipment

Cleaning equipment

General maintenance tools

Job description

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician II - Centennial Lakes Park is responsible for general maintenance of park buildings and grounds and assisting with special events and building operations.

Essential Functions

• Operate equipment for maintenance of grounds and facilities including snow removal equipment including shovels, snow blowers, etc.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are operational and safe for daily functions
• Inspect all assigned areas and identify any issues or safety concerns
• Keep walkways and other areas free of snow, ice and debris
• Report any issues or concerns to manager.
• Clean and maintain buildings and grounds
• General cleaning duties including cleaning floors, windows, restrooms and emptying trash
• Keep the lake free of trash and organic matter
• Snow removal
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on buildings and grounds as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be 16+ years of age or older and must have a valid MN driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

Customer Service experience and experience working in an outdoor park or facility open to the public. General maintenance and custodial experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required For Successful Job Performance

• Knowledge of building maintenance and custodial maintenance duties
• Ability to safely operate a variety of building and grounds maintenance equipment and tools including snow removal equipment.
• Ability to make minor repairs to buildings and fixtures
• The ability to work independently to prioritize work requests
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form as well as tactfully and courteously with the public and City staff

Physical And Mental Requirements

Physical effort requires the employee be able to lift up to 100 pounds intermittently and 25 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions

Approximately 70% of the work is performed outdoors, with exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Work hours may vary and are weather dependent and include weekends, evenings and holidays.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this job at any time.

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