Seasonal - Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Apple Valley, MN; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Apple Valley is seeking a Seasonal - Parks Maintenance Worker to support parks and facilities maintenance in Apple Valley, MN. This role involves manual labor and operating routine equipment for grounds and facility upkeep, including mowing, cleaning, snow removal, and trash collection.

Weekend work (Saturdays and Sundays) is required and the position is seasonal. Pay ranges from $18.75 to $21.20 hourly, with rate of pay dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in home and yard maintenance activities.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Able to bend, stoop, twist, lift, grip.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and trimming of parks.
• Snow removal and plowing.
• Athletic field maintenance and preparation.
• Painting of park structures and fixtures.
• Restroom and picnic area maintenance.
• Trash and litter collection.
• Tree and shrub maintenance and fertilization.
• Assist in irrigation and equipment repairs as needed.
• Weekend work required.
• Assist in pool preparation and maintenance.

Skills

Outdoor work

Self-motivated

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Seasonal - Parks Maintenance Worker

$18.75 - $21.20 Hourly

Central Maintenance Facility - Apple Valley, MN

Seasonal

2026-00038

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Parks Maintenance

Opening Date: 04/23/2026

Summary Of Position

The Seasonal Park Worker performs tasks consistent for the improvement of the park users experience and the visual improvement of the City of Apple Valley. Position requires manual labor and routine equipment operation for grounds and facility related maintenance. Duties include but not limited to: mowing, cleaning/maintaining facilities, snow removal and trash collection. This position will be working weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Mowing and trimming of parks.
• Snow removal and plowing.
• Athletic field maintenance and preparation: grooming of infields, pitching mound maintenance, painting of soccer and football fields, chalking infields, and fence repair.
• Painting of park structures: buildings, signs, and trash barrels etc.
• Restroom cleaning and picnic facility preparation.
• Trash and litter collection.
• Tree maintenance: watering, fertilizing, mulching, pruning and wrapping for winter.
• Turf fertilization.
• Shrub and flower bed maintenance: weeding, pruning, watering, mulching, and fertilizing.
• Assist Fulltime Staff on technical maintenance or special projects: irrigation repair, equipment repair, landscaping construction and repairs to varied facilities.
• Weekend work is required.
• Assist in pool preparation & maintenance.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age (by date of hire) or older.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in home and yard maintenance activities.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• With or without accommodations ability to bend, stoop, twist, lift, grip.

Additional Information

This Seasonal position will work mainly Saturday and Sunday's and occasional weekday evenings (approximately 10-16 hours per week.

Rate Of Pay Dependent On Qualifications.

Employment offer will be contingent upon successful completion of background investigation.

Benefits Information Not Available

Employer City of Apple Valley

Address 7100 147th St. W.

Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124

Phone [phone]

Website https://applevalleymn.gov/