Full Time Park Maintenance Worker

City of Winona • Winona, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level laborer position performs year-round park, building, and grounds maintenance. The worker is assigned to the Bud King Ice Arena from August through March and may be called back occasionally to meet operational needs.

From September through March, the regular schedule is 8–10 hours per day on a rotating schedule from Saturday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM. From April through August, the schedule is 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with up to 4 hours of work on a Saturday and Sunday once per month from 6:00 to 10:00 AM.

The role maintains parks, public spaces, buildings, athletic facilities, ice rinks, vehicles, and equipment. Candidates must live or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of Winona city limits. A Class B commercial driver’s license with an air brake endorsement must be held or obtained within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• One year of street or road maintenance experience.
• Have or be willing to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within six months from the date of hire.
• Live or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of the Winona city limits.
• Be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• Training at a technical or vocational school focused on parks and recreation, mechanics, or a related field.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Pool Operator Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass in parks, medians, and other designated areas.
• Perform weed control and brush clearing in parks, on trails, and in other designated areas.
• Clear snow and ice from paved areas, including parking lots, public sidewalks, walking paths, and other designated areas.
• Clean, maintain, and repair interior and exterior components of shelters, lodges, and gazebos in the park system.
• Pick up trash from receptacles in public parks and the downtown area.
• Assist with maintenance and conditioning of outdoor athletic fields and courts.
• Assist with repairing playground equipment, park benches, and park signage.
• Assist with setting forms and flooding ice rinks, and remove snow from flooded ice rinks.
• Assist with preparation for special events or projects.
• Perform light maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Meet occasional call-back requirements to support operational needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance available on the date of hire.
• Enrollment in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Plan.
• 40 hours of vacation granted on the date of hire, with progressive accrual thereafter.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of earned sick and safe time per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED