Maintenance I, Parks & Streets (FT)

City of Anoka•Public Services - 501 Pierce Street, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Anoka is seeking candidates for a full-time Maintenance I, Parks & Streets position. This role is responsible for performing routine maintenance on streets, storm sewers, the dam, parks, playgrounds, and other City property. The city offers competitive pay and benefits and is looking for individuals who want to give back to their community and grow their careers. Anoka is known for its historic downtown, parks, trails, and its claim as the "Halloween Capital of the World."

Requirements

One (1) year employment experience performing labor tasks in a similar work situation, including use of ballfield drag, power tamper, chainsaw/chipper, zero turn mower, paint striper, skid steer.
One (1) year employment experience performing manual labor tasks in a similar working situation, including turf maintenance, landscaping, street maintenance and/or irrigation systems.
Employment experience in operation and backing of a pickup plus a trailer, 1-ton truck with a dump box within the past twelve (12) months.
Must work scheduled hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Ability to assume standby (on-call) or call-in status when Supervisor determines necessity and capability to perform.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must wear safety equipment as required and follow established safety practices and procedures.
Effective communication with supervisor and coworkers.
Must exercise initiative, discretion and independent use of judgment over matters of non-significance.
Basic mechanical ability to operate a wide variety of equipment, i.e., paint striper, power tamper, chain saws, construction equipment, zero-turn mowers, etc.
Must hold a MN CDL Class B with tanker and air brakes endorsement, or ability to obtain within (6) months & prior to advancing to Maintenance II position.
Driver’s License must be valid without restrictions and must have a satisfactory driving record.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Able to meet standard background and criminal check.
Pass a medical evaluation authorized for the job.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without special accommodations.
Met standard performance rating in current/most recent job.
Met standard attendance record in current/most recent job.

Nice To Haves

Employment experience with a Municipality, County or State in a similar position.
Current Herbicide/Fungicide applicators license.
Current Arborist/Forestry/Horticulture education or experience.
Landscape construction experience.
Trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, welding, concrete, etc.).
Heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on streets, storm sewers, the dam, parks, playgrounds, and other City properties.
Operate equipment such as skid-steer, paint striper, zero-turn mower, power tamper, and walk-behind concrete/blacktop saw.
Install and repair irrigation lines, catch basins, street signs, and perform blacktop patching.
Operate snow removal equipment including MT trackless, walk-behind snowblower, and pick-up with articulating V-plow.
Conduct routine maintenance in parks and on streets, storm sewers, and the dam.
Perform athletic field/facilities maintenance, including set-up, striping/layout, and game preparations for sports like softball, football, lacrosse, and skating.
Engage in cemetery maintenance activities such as opening/closing graves and lifting markers.
Perform other maintenance tasks as assigned, especially in emergency situations or to balance seasonal workloads.
Work scheduled hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Provide work direction and/or training to seasonal employees as directed.