Parks Maintenance

City of Brainerd•Brainerd, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing parks, equipment, ball fields, playgrounds, and buildings and facilities. The Parks Maintenance shall report to the Parks Maintenance Foreman. Please note: 2026 Hiring Range: $28.71 to $31.97 per hour depending on qualifications. 2026 Pay Range: $28.71 to $34.17 per hour. 2026 Performance based pay opportunity: Up to $38.26 per hour. The City of Brainerd utilizes a performance-based pay system as noted above. Our system provides an opportunity for additional pay steps based on merit. Contact the HR Department if you would like to learn more about our system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid MN driver's license.
MN Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Complete and maintain OSHA-required training.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating equipment in a park maintenance operation.
Training and/or experience in horticulture.

Responsibilities

Perform grounds keeping and maintenance activities in park areas.
Prepare and maintain athletic fields, playgrounds, and outdoor ice rinks for recreation activities.
Plant, trim and remove shade trees in parks and on other city property.
Clean park facilities including removing trash, sanitizing bathrooms, and perform minor plumbing maintenance.
Maintain playground equipment, tennis courts, pavilions and facilities.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on division equipment.
Inspect parks, facilities, playground equipment, and machinery to ensure items are hazard free and operate safely to comply with OSHA safety standards and report issues to the Parks Maintenance Foreman.
Perform general maintenance with minor construction and some electrical, plumbing, welding, painting, and repair duties on City buildings, facilities, fixtures, and equipment.
Perform snow removal, hauls material and equipment as needed.
Operate heavy and light equipment including a skid steer, pickup with plow, riding and hand mowers, weed whip, blowers, chainsaw and other maintenance equipment.
Receive and respond to inquiries from the public in a prompt and professional manner regarding questions, concerns, and problems that arise and refers individuals to appropriate staff as needed.
May be assigned to and/or assist Street Division as needed and directed.
Direct and oversee seasonal workers.
May periodically operate dump trucks to haul materials, plow snow, and sand streets.
Perform other duties as assigned.