PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER (Part-Time)

Isanti County • Cambridge, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work maintaining park grounds and facilities, servicing and repairing park equipment, including natural resource management, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Division Leader.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and moderate experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a Class D endorsement in the State of Minnesota.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance used in park work, such as lawn mowers, tractors, sweepers, generators, utility vehicles, snowplows, snow groomers, trucks, trailers, chainsaws, chipper, weed whips, power tools, etc.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and solving problems with little supervision.
• Ability to walk long distances in all types of terrain and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.
• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Frequently requires speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and lifting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly, or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration.
• Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g., grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Nice To Haves

• None Required

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor to maintain appearance, repair, construct, and maintain the park system grounds, building, and facilities.
• Removes fallen trees, stumps, limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
• Assists with snow removal and trail grooming.
• Performs manual labor to carry out the annual prescribed burn objectives.
• Repairs, paints, and stains playground equipment, bike racks, bulletin boards, fences, gates, etc.
• Completes Park improvement projects with other county staff.
• Identifies plant and animal pests to be controlled; mixes and applies chemicals to control weeds and insects.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment and tools used in the park system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plans
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

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