Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker

Faribault City Council; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker to join their team. This role involves semi-skilled work in maintaining parks and municipal facilities, operating light equipment, and performing physical labor. The position offers a 40-hour work week with shifts primarily during weekdays and occasional weekend duties. Ideal candidates should be at least 16 years old with a valid driver's license. This is a fantastic opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to the beautification and upkeep of the community's parks and recreational areas. If you enjoy working in a team and have a passion for outdoor maintenance, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in operating light equipment for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining City park properties and facilities.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and perform manual labor.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Manual Labor

Grounds Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Weed Whips

Push Lawn Mowers

Riding Lawn Mowers

Job description

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Description

Semi-skilled work in the use of light equipment in maintenance and construction work. Involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of equipment used in the construction and maintenance of parks and other municipal facilities; also includes physical labor.

This is a 40 hour per week seasonal position. Work to begin late April or early May. Hours of work are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings. (Weekend shift rotations)

Examples of Duties

Assists in maintaining City park properties. Job duties include maintaining grounds, parks, restrooms, athletic fields and facilities. This includes manual labor and operating grounds maintenance equipment such as weed whips, push and riding lawnmowers.

Typical Qualifications

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and possess a valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in indoor and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Pre-Employment Process

The City of Faribault conducts a thorough pre-employment process for incumbents joining the organization. This process may include professional reference checks, employment verification, assessment testing, criminal history check, and driver’s check (must have valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record). All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of all pre-employment results before their first day of employment.

Other

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.