Maintenance Worker - Edinburgh Clubhouse - Event Center

City of Brooklyn Park; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation

Shift variety (evenings & weekends)

Employee benefits

Job summary

City of Brooklyn Park is seeking temporary/seasonal staff to help with setup for events and daily facility upkeep. Positions range from unskilled to skilled labor, with shifts up to 40 hours per week and flexible evenings/weekends.

Applicants should be at least 17 years old, with high school diploma, and a willingness to assist in cleaning, maintenance, and customer service tasks in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate is required.
• Must be 17+ years old; valid driver's license preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safety and customer service standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down event spaces for weddings, meetings, and programs.
• Perform light janitorial and cleaning duties to keep facilities guest-ready.
• Assist with general maintenance, groundskeeping, and building upkeep.
• Provide courteous customer service and work with staff.
• Support Recreation & Parks duties as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Work independently

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in creating memorable events, spaces and keeping facilities running smoothly? The Recreation & Parks Department is currently recruiting applicants to fill temporary/seasonal positions up to 40 hours a week to assist in the day-to-day maintenance work at the Edinburgh Tavern. Opportunities are available at a variety of skills and levels from unskilled to skilled laborers. This active position moves and maneuvers tables and chairs and demands the ability to pivot tasks as needed to meet customer needs.

Application Deadline

This job posting will be open until all positions are filled. If you have interest in these positions it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing this announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

Payrates

• If age 17 and no driver's license, pay is $15.36/hour.
• If age 17 with driver's license, pay is $15.82/hour.
• If age 18 and no driver's license, pay is $16.78-$20.25/hour.
• If age 18+ with drivers license, pay is $17.39-$22.17/hour.

NOTE

The eligible list created from this exam may be used to fill other Maintenance positions as they become available within the City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down event spaces for weddings, meetings, banquets, and community programs
• Perform light janitorial and cleaning duties to keep facilities guest-ready
• Assist with general maintenance, groundskeeping, and building upkeep
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons and work collaboratively with staff
• Support other Recreation & Parks duties as needed — every day is different!
• Other tasks as assigned

Minimum And Desired Qualifications

Education

High school graduate

Experience

17 years of age or older

Licenses/Certifications

None

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to solve problems according to established policy and procedure
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Experience in event setup, facility maintenance, or janitorial work
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali or Lao, Vietnamese language(s)

Working Conditions

• Positions are temporary/seasonal positions that will work up to forty (40) hours per week. Work shifts are flexible and include evenings and weekends
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, possibly hazardous
• Work is performed in various conditions, indoor temperature controlled and outdoor in various weather conditions

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Sixty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Department/Division

Recreation and Parks Department

Limited Benefits

• Earned Safe & Sick Leave mandated by the state - Employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year. This specific leave applies to all employees (including temporary and part-time employees) performing for at least 80 hours in a year for the City.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at [e-mail].

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

Questionnaire

1. Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Are you 18 years of age or older?
   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Do you possess a valid Class D Driver's License?
   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Do you have experience setting up, tearing down event spaces for weddings, meeting, banquets, and community programs?
   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you possess current CPR, AED or First Aid certification?
   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Are you willing to be outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather and temperature extremes?
   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Which level best describes your experience setting up and tearing down event spaces for weddings, meetings, banquets, and community programs?
   1. No experience
   2. Less than 1 year
   3. 1 year to less than 2 years
   4. 2 years to less than 3 years
   5. 3 years to less than 4 years
   6. 4 years to less than 5 years
   7. 5 years or more
8. Which level best describes your experience in general cleaning as well as general maintenance of facility and grounds maintenance to keep facilities guest-ready?
   1. No experience
   2. Less than 1 year
   3. 1 year to less than 2 years
   4. 2 years to less than 3 years
   5. 3 years to less than 4 years
   6. 4 years to less than 5 years
   7. 5 years or more
9. What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?
   1. Current Brooklyn Park Resident
   2. Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
   3. Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
   4. BrookLynk alumni
   5. None apply
   6. Other
10. Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)
    1. Spanish
    2. Hmong
    3. Russian
    4. Somali
    5. Vietnamese
    6. Lao
    7. None of the Above
    8. Required Question