Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician

City of Shoreview, MN; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of Shoreview is seeking a Maintenance Worker in the Parks & Recreation Department to install, repair, and maintain parks, trails, and facilities. Responsibilities include grounds care, irrigation, and snow removal for various facilities, with strict safety and record-keeping standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with potential CDL within 1 year, 6 months maintenance experience, and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months maintenance work experience
• 6 months experience operating trucks and other light equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move 75-100 lbs
• The final candidate will be required to take and pass a drug test and physical exam

Responsibilities

• Install, construct and maintain parks, parking lots, open spaces and trails.
• Perform landscaping and grounds care including planting, mowing, fertilizing, weed control, seeding, irrigation.
• Maintain recreational areas such as ball fields, soccer fields, lacrosse fields, park shelters, ice rinks and other facilities.
• Remove snow from Community Center, Library, School District offices, Fire Stations and park sidewalks, trails and parking lots.
• Perform routine safety checks and inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain accurate work records.
• Operate heavy equipment safely and comply with safety standards.
• Lift and move heavy loads as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Lifting heavy loads

Safety awareness

Valid Driver's License

Drug test readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

6 months maintenance work experience

6 months experience operating trucks and light equipment

Job description

The City of Shoreview is seeking a Maintenance Worker in the Parks & Recreation Department to install, repair, and maintain parks, trails, and facilities. Responsibilities include grounds care, irrigation, and snow removal for various facilities, with strict safety and record-keeping standards.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with potential CDL within 1 year, 6 months maintenance experience, and the ability to lift heavy loads.