Parks Maintenance

City of Apple Valley, MN; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

PERA Pension

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The City of Apple Valley, MN is hiring for a Parks Maintenance Worker in the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves manual labor, equipment operation, repair work, and maintenance of parks, fields, ice rinks, pools, trails, and plantings.

Must be available for extended hours, weekends and emergencies. Essential duties include operating mowing, backhoe, forklift, and snowplow equipment, maintaining irrigation and athletic facilities, caring for lawns and trees, and performing routine

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL with tanker endorsement or obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
• Strong mechanical ability and skills.
• Experience in operation and routine repair of parks maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge or education in greens industry.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow safe work practices according to law and City standards.
• Must comply with DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Maintenance II: 18 months of municipal parks maintenance experience; CDL with tanker endorsement; ability to work with parks maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks for the parks maintenance division, including equipment operation and manual labor.
• Operates mowing equipment, forklift, backhoe, and snowplow as needed.
• installs and maintains irrigation systems, athletic fields, ice rinks, playgrounds and park trails.
• Care and maintenance of park lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants including seeding and sodding.
• Mixes and applies chemicals to prevent or control turf, tree, shrub, or plant disease.
• Performs snowplowing, sanding, and salting; maintains public park access.
• Repairs and maintains equipment; welding and lubrication as needed.
• Adheres to safety rules and assists other maintenance divisions as required.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Teamwork

Safety practices

Computer aptitude

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Greens industry knowledge

Class B CDL with tanker endorsement

Tools

Parks maintenance software

Job description

Salary

$58,552.00 - $85,904.00 Annually

Location

Central Maintenance Facility - Apple Valley, MN

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00072

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Parks Maintenance

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 12:00 PM Central

Summary Of Position

Manual labor and equipment operation and repair related to maintenance and upkeep of parks, athletic fields, ice rinks, pools, playgrounds and playground equipment, and park trails. Also maintenance of park lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants; seeding, sodding, and planting; mowing and aerating; trimming, transplanting, and removing trees and plants; weed control; routine welding, preventive maintenance; and plowing pathways and parking lots. Must be available for extended work days, weekends, call back, shift schedule changes, snow and ice control, and other emergencies as required of the City’s maintenance divisions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks, functions, and duties assigned to the parks maintenance division, including but not limited to: equipment operation, manual labor, operating mowing equipment, forklift operations, backhoe operations, and snowplowing.
• Performs manual tasks and equipment operation for the installation, construction, and maintenance of parks, grounds, facilities and related areas, including but not limited to: installing and maintaining irrigation systems within park system; installing and constructing athletic fields, ice rinks, playground and related equipment, and park trails.
• Performs manual tasks and equipment operation for the care and maintenance of park lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants, including but not limited to: preparing grounds for seeding, sodding, and plantings; laying sod; seeding; mowing and aerating lawns, golf courses, street borders, field, and ditches; performing tree trimming; transplanting trees, shrubs, and other plantings; and removing trees and plants.
• Mixes and applies chemicals to prevent or control turf, tree, shrub, or plant disease.
• Constructs, maintains, repairs and installs signs.
• Performs snowplowing functions for the City, including but not limited to: operating snowplow equipment; sanding and salting; operating snowplow wings, and performing general repairs to equipment.
• Performs maintenance functions of all public accesses, including but not limited to: weed control, tree removal, tree pruning, and shrub removal.
• Performs repairs of a routine nature to equipment; including but not limited to: welding repairs; routine oil and lubrication repairs; and other routine equipment repairs.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations; follows safe work practices according to law, City practices, and generally accepted safe work standards.
• Assists all maintenance divisions and other departments, as directed, in the required maintenance of City-owned properties.
• Performs other duties consistent with the tasks of the position as assigned by the City.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement or must obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Strong mechanical ability and skills.
• Demonstrated successful operation and routine repair of parks maintenance equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge or education in greens industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices according to law, City practices, and generally accepted safe work standards.
• Requires compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT)/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing program requirements.
• Additional Minimum Requirements for Maintenance II Worker: 18 months of experience working in a municipal park's maintenance division, or equivalent experience as determined by the City. Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement. Computer aptitude and ability to work directly with parks maintenance software.

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in a municipal parks operation: lawn/nursery/tree/plant care; irrigation system repair, landscape maintenance and/or athletic field maintenance

Class A CDL.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily outdoors.
• Must be available for extended work days, weekends, call back, shift schedule changes, snow and ice control, and other emergencies as required of the City's maintenance divisions.
• Primary job functions require ability to perform physical activities including bending, twisting, gripping, carrying, and shoveling; lifting of up to 50 lbs.; working in confined spaces; use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, harnesses, and related equipment; ability to work outdoors in extreme weather.
• Ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs. Ability to carry and operate various types of equipment.

Additional Information

Reports to: Parks Maintenance Superintendent and/or Parks Maintenance Supervisor.

Schedule: Full-time; non-exempt (eligible for overtime compensation). Thursday - Monday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Must be available for extended work days, call back, shift schedule changes, snow and ice control, and other emergencies.

Employment Offer: contingent on result of background investigation, physical exam, drug screen, and strength/agility assessment.

Regular, full-time employees of the City of Apple Valley represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit are eligible for a benefits package.

Benefits

• Annual Leave. Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, or personal leave. Accrues each pay period. 15 days per year for first 5 years of employment.
• Holidays. Paid time off on 12 designated holidays plus 1 personal floating holiday per year.
• Insurance. Employer-paid employee health, dental, and life insurance. Dependent coverage available.
• Disability. Income replacement insurance for short and long term disability, if unable to work due to illness or injury. Subject to waiting periods and medical confirmation of disability.
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Pension plan. State mandated pension plan. Employee and Employer contributions. Members are vested in the plan after 3 years.
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457). Income set aside on a tax-deferred basis for the purpose of retirement income. Investments are participant-directed. Participation is optional and the City does not contribute to the plan.
• Flexible Spending Arrangements. Tax-free reimbursement accounts for health care and daycare expenses.
• EAP. Free Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees, family, and household members.
• Wellness & Fitness. Free on-campus fitness room featuring cardio and weight machines, free weights and kettle bells, open mat space and more. Shower and locker rooms also on site. Wellness programs and fitness classes offered.
• Payroll Automatic Deposit. Payroll checks are automatically deposited into your designated checking and/or savings account(s) each bi-weekly payday.
• Uniforms. Required uniform provided and replaced as-needed.

This summary highlights certain benefits available through the City of Apple Valley. If there are any differences between benefits as described in this summary and the legal plan documents or contracts, the plan documents or contracts shall govern. 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.