Temporary Park Maintenance
About The Position
Dakota County is currently seeking candidates to fill Temporary Park Maintenance positions that will work year-round. Maintenance staff work within the Park System to complete semi-skilled building and ground maintenance tasks, opening and cleaning of County owned facilities and grounds such as camper cabins, rental facilities, visitor center, and trail head facilities. Staff will also prepare for and take down special events on the park grounds or facilities. Work is independently performed, but under the direction of a Ground Maintenance Supervisor or Park Keeper staff. This is a great opportunity for current or recent graduates to gain experience or explore a career in a park system. Positions are currently available in all three locations work locations: Rosemount/Empire, Eagan, and Hastings. Assignment to specific regions varies on the candidate skills and availability. Full-time temporary Park Maintenance staff typically work Monday - Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm with s ome weekends required. Part-time staff hours are dependent on needs and availability, w eekend shifts are required.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older at time of hire AND
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to work outdoors year round under all weather conditions.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with the public, peers and supervisors.
- Ability to lift up to 24 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 74 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Some knowledge of hand tools and power tools, mowers, ATV's, UTV's.
- Basic computer skills
- Some mechanical ability.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Park Maintenance or custodial experience desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform landscaping work such as: shoveling, digging fence posts, mowing lawns, plantings, cutting & removing down trees & branches, and clearing trails.
- Cleans and maintain camper cabins, park facilities, grounds, trails, beaches, campgrounds and equipment.
- Keeps grounds and facilities neat, clean, safe and sanitary.
- Uses tools and supplies required to perform assigned tasks in a safe, efficient manner.
- Prepare for and take down special events on the park grounds or in park facilities.
- Work is performed under the general direction of a Ground Maintenance Supervisor or Parkkeeper staff. At times maintenance staff may provide general work direction to others.
- Reports violation of County Park ordinances to immediate supervisor.
- Assist the public and other County staff with requests of assistance.
- Performs other duties as assigned. All duties are essential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
