Seasonal Streets & Parks Grounds Technician

City of Northfield (MN); Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Northfield (MN) seeks seasonal laborers to support the Public Works department. You will operate equipment such as dump trucks and plows, perform street repairs and snow removal, and maintain City grounds and facilities.

Duties include carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, welding, and related maintenance tasks. Flexibility in scheduling, overtime as needed, and a safety-conscious approach are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• An excellent driving record.
• Ability to perform light to heavy physical labor, lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Previous experience performing physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, trucks with plows, small tractors, hand/mechanical tools and equipment, etc.
• Performs duties relating to street repairs, snow removal, ice control and tree trimming.
• Performs duties related to maintenance of public grounds including but not limited to snow removal, ice control and tree maintenance.
• Performs maintenance/construction tasks including but not limited to carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, welding, and mechanical.
• Performs duties including, but not limited to sign replacement and repair, placement of traffic control devices, tree trimming/removal, janitorial, compacting materials with hand or mechanical equipment, cleans and maintains City property and other related duties.
• Proper and safe use and maintenance of any assigned City vehicle, equipment, property, etc. Observes and practice safe work habits. Attends and maintains all division training and safety requirements to be legal, safe, and compliant with laws and regulations.
• Effectively coordinates activities with other public services staff. Actively participates and promotes all activities, duties, meetings, training sessions, etc. as a team member.
• Assists City departments, divisions, and outside agencies as directed. Functions as a team member with all City employees, and effectively interacts with all levels of City personnel.
• Represents the department to civic and other organizations, including a positive promotion of the department.
• Follows and disseminates all orders and instructions of the Streets and Parks Supervisor and Streets and Parks Manager.
• Complies with all legal requirements of the job.
• Adheres to all City and street division policies and procedures and requirements.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Northfield (MN) seeks seasonal laborers to support the Public Works department. You will operate equipment such as dump trucks and plows, perform street repairs and snow removal, and maintain City grounds and facilities.

Duties include carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, welding, and related maintenance tasks. Flexibility in scheduling, overtime as needed, and a safety-conscious approach are essential.