Maintenance Trainee

City of Eagan•City of Eagan, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Trainee is a limited-duration, full-time, union, benefit-eligible position for up to a maximum of two years. The trainee works alongside staff in the Public Works and Parks Departments to gain the skills and experience necessary to become a fully qualified maintenance worker in Eagan. Each trainee position ends after two years, though trainees may have an opportunity to apply for and be hired into a full-time maintenance worker position earlier. The role provides training and hands-on work across parks, streets, utilities, and other city operations. Work includes maintenance and repairs, assisting with construction and infrastructure activities, snow and ice removal, inspections, and recording and maintaining information about city infrastructure. The work is performed entirely in the field and involves sustained physical work in all weather conditions. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 40 hours per week except holidays. The employee must be available for extended workdays and callbacks, which may include weekends and holidays. Compensation applies to hours worked beyond the 40-hour work week.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with provided training.
Must be available for extended workdays and callbacks, which may include weekends and holidays.
Ability to perform sustained physical work in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, or other related tasks.
Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Fluency in a non-English language.

Responsibilities

Maintain outdoor hockey and pleasure skating rinks and winter facilities.
Assist in constructing park improvements and perform routine parks and turf maintenance.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on park equipment, vehicles, and other small equipment.
Prepare park facilities for recreation activities and special events.
Assist with installing trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and native grasses; maintain planting beds and gardens.
Construct and install park hardscape features.
Assist with removing potentially hazardous, diseased, or dead trees and clearing park trails.
Assist with the city’s computerized tree and landscape inventory system and wildlife, prairie, or aquatic resource management projects.
Repair asphalt and gravel road surfaces using specialized equipment; load and haul materials for street maintenance and repair.
Repair and replace concrete curbs and sidewalks; clean streets, boulevards, ditches, and rights-of-way.
Perform rough-cut mowing and tree trimming or removal, and remove snow and ice.
Perform minor vehicle, building, and grounds maintenance and assist with building construction or refurbishment.
Install, maintain, and replace street identification and traffic control signs and pavement markings; maintain and organize records.
Follow and participate in work zone safety procedures and operations.
Perform general shop and building cleanup and minor repairs, and pick up and deliver vehicles, equipment, and parts.
Assist treatment plant operators with daily activities; clean and maintain pump houses, treatment plants, and booster stations.
Maintain landscaping around lift stations and other buildings.
Assist utility staff in inspecting, operating, and maintaining city utility infrastructure, including water distribution, sanitary collection, and storm conveyance systems.
Enter, review, and maintain inspection, maintenance, and repair records; update and record as-built and location plan information.
Assist in locating city infrastructure through the Gopher State One Call system and use technology to gather and record information.
Assist other city staff as assigned and perform other training and duties as apparent or assigned.