Park Technician

Three Rivers Park District; Plymouth (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Three Rivers Park District is looking for a Park Technician to manage maintenance tasks at Cleary Lake Regional Park. This role requires technical skills in park maintenance and equipment operation, ensuring a clean and safe environment for visitors. The position offers a starting hourly wage range of $28.68 - $33.59, depending on qualifications, and includes various benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Vacation Credits

Sick Leave

Recreation Activity Pass

Qualifications

• Two years of park maintenance or related experience required.
• One year operating specialized or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical park maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ensure a safe and clean recreational environment.

Skills

Park Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-Year Related Degree or Training

Tools

Class A Minnesota Commercial Driver's License

Minnesota Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator's License

Job description

Three Rivers Park District is seeking to fill a Park Technician position at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake, MN. Additionally, a 9-month eligibility list will be created for future vacancies at various park locations.

The Park Technician is responsible for performing technical park maintenance tasks and equipment operation, with minimal supervision, to ensure a safe and clean recreational environment that meets Park District standards.

STARTING RANGE: $28.68 - $33.59/hour, depending on qualifications.

FULL WAGE RANGE: $28.68 - $36.36/hour

Work Where You Play

Managing over 27,000 acres of parks and trails in the Twin Cities area, Three Rivers Park District offers high-quality facilities and opportunities. Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the community.

Essential Duties and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, plus a two-year related degree or training, or two years of park maintenance, landscape, or related experience (including one year operating specialized or heavy equipment).
• Valid Class A Minnesota Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Current Minnesota Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator's license required upon appointment.

For the full position description, click here. For inquiries, contact [e-mail] or call 763.559.6705.

Supplemental Information

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, with accommodations available for disabilities or special needs.

Benefits

Our benefits include health, dental, life, disability, retirement, holidays, paid time off, vacation credits, sick leave, and a Recreation Activity Pass for employees and qualifying family members.

Application Questions

1. Level of education completed:

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or higher in a related field
• Associate's degree or higher in an unrelated field

Years of experience in park maintenance or related fields:

• Less than one year
• One to two years
• More than three years

Do you have a valid Class A Minnesota CDL with no restrictions?

Do you have a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's license?

Describe your experience related to technical park and golf maintenance tasks.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Government Administration