Seasonal Park Maintenance Assistant - Intern Operations/GIS

Anoka County; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Anoka County Parks in Minnesota is seeking a Seasonal Park Maintenance Intern to support asset preservation, data collection, and operations planning. On-site at the Maintenance Shop in Andover, you will help with SOP development and GIS data gathering.

You will gain hands-on park maintenance experience and learn to use ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS Online, and other tools while contributing to cost-effective improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Valid Class D Minnesota driver's license.
• Must pass criminal history and driver's license background checks.
• Preferred GIS and ArcGIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in asset preservation planning utilizing ArcGIS Collector app for in field data gathering.
• Update, maintain and develop comprehensive management plans and operations manuals.
• Develop "Standard Operations Procedures" (SOP).
• Research new cost effective and efficient products, resources, equipment, and software.
• Assist with purchasing processes and budget management.
• Conduct, update and manage inventory (resources and power equipment).
• Interaction with outside support groups (volunteers, Anoka County Corrections Crew, Conservation Corps Minnesota).
• OSHA & Anoka County Risk Management inspection report review and corrective action plans.
• Hands-on Park maintenance operations, such as: mowing, cleaning, waste management, construction tasks, landscaping, facility and building maintenance, etc.

Skills

18+ years

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

ArcGIS Collector

ArcGIS/ArcOnline

Job description

Hiring range: $16.00 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Position Description

The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Seasonal Park Maintenance Intern who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include assisting in asset preservation planning utilizing ArcGIS Collector app for in field data gathering.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-siteposition. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $16.00 per hour
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Parks Maintenance Shop, located at 1350 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and at supervisor's discretion.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Park Maintenance Intern.

• Assist in asset preservation planning utilizing ArcGIS Collector app for in field data gathering.
• Update, maintain and develop comprehensive management plans and operations manuals.
• Develop "Standard Operations Procedures" (SOP).
• Research new cost effective and efficient products, resources, equipment, and software.
• Assist with purchasing processes and budget management.
• Conduct, update and manage inventory (resources and power equipment).
• Interaction with outside support groups (volunteers, Anoka County Corrections Crew, Conservation Corps Minnesota).
• OSHA & Anoka County Risk Management inspection report review and corrective action plans.
• Hands-on Park maintenance operations, such as: mowing, cleaning, waste management, construction tasks, landscaping, facility and building maintenance, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Valid Class D Minnesota driver's license.
• Must successfully pass criminal history and driver's license background checks.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Previous park maintenance experience.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program in Parks and Recreation, Leisure Services, GIS or closely related field.
• Hand tool and small equipment experience.
• GPS and GIS experience including ArcGIS/ArcOnline.
• Asset management software experience.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standin.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, prolonged walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance equipment depending on assignment.
• Park maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, shovels, sledgehammer, post hole diggers, weed whips, ladders, wheelbarrows, various light and heavy equipment, chemicals, personal protective equipment, and weather appropriate gear.
• Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, UTV's, and boats.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings 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.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

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Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO