Public Service Worker – Parks, Natural Resources, and Public Works

Salary: $28.08 – $37.06 Hourly

Location : St. Louis Park, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 717-2023-01

Department: Parks and Recreation Department

Opening Date: 08/24/2023

Closing Date: 9/4/2023 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

About the position
Provide skilled labor in maintaining the parks and trails system, natural resources, and snow removal. May be assigned to work with heavy equipment and other types of equipment to perform various functions as necessary. Respond to after hour emergencies and essential tasks as needed. Must possess valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License and maintain Commercial Driver’s License.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties related to Parks and Recreation facilities including, but not limited to:
  • Building maintenance and repair
  • Ball field maintenance and grooming
  • Mowing and trimming
  • Snow removal of public streets, alleys, sidewalks, trails, bridges and right-of-way using plowing, blowing and shoveling.
  • Trail maintenance
  • Forestry tree trimming
  • Turf maintenance
  • Playground equipment
  • Irrigation maintenance
• Make skilled repairs to building components and perform other construction duties in specialized skilled trades, including, but not limited to: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and welding.
• Monitor building mechanical systems and equipment for safe and efficient operation, handling preventative maintenance and completing required logs and records.
• Performs skilled maintenance functions for equipment, grounds, natural resources, and structures, exercising adequate judgment to ensure completion of tasks as assigned.
• Operate equipment in a skilled manner necessary to perform assigned task in a proficient manner, including snow removal equipment.
• Provide custodial services necessary to keep buildings clean, safe and in good functioning condition at all times.
• Regularly and openly communicates with lead worker or supervisor regarding any perceived problems or concerns relating to work sites or job assignments.
• Provide effective customer service to public and other staff.
• Perform physical labor or other various maintenance functions in parks and other City properties as assigned, including Splash Pad or other specialty areas.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• May be required to function as crew lead on short term projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or its equivalent.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with manual labor and operation of trucks and light equipment.
• Ability to:
  • Obtain State tree inspector license.
  • Transport oneself to a variety of locations, climbing stairs and ladders, entering confined spaces, and operating hand and mechanical tools and equipment.
  • Read, follow and understand written policies, procedures, manuals, chemical information, etc. as needed to perform essential job functions.
  • Independently and safely carry out tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with people from all cultures and backgrounds in order to achieve the city’s strategic objectives for racial equity.
  • Understand and follow safety/OSHA regulations.
  • Physically perform essential functions and requirements of the position.
  • Work in outdoor and indoor environments year-round, working in extreme temperatures for lengths of time.
  • Work a varied schedule as assigned.
  • Obtain certifications as required by supervisor (i.e., Certified Pool Operator, Playground Inspector, etc)

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated cultural competency and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for racial equity.
• Experience in a full-time employment in a similar maintenance position.
• Certificates and licensing in various Parks and Recreation Maintenance field in related areas.
• Experience with various types of equipment, vehicles and operations used in the field.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.

This position is eligible for a competitive benefits package.

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Do you have your high school degree or its equivalent AND a valid class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsements, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have your class B commercial driver’s license, please list your license information here:

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Do you have experience with manual labor and operation of trucks and light equipment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to:Obtain State tree inspector license.Transport oneself to a variety of locations, climbing stairs and ladders, entering confined spaces, and operating hand and mechanical tools and equipment.Read, follow and understand written policies, procedures, manuals, chemical information, etc. as needed to perform essential job functions.Independently and safely carry out tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned.Communicate effectively with people from all cultures and backgrounds in order to achieve the city’s strategic objectives for racial equity.Understand and follow safety/OSHA regulations.Physically perform essential functions and requirements of the position.Work in outdoor and indoor environments year-round, working in extreme temperatures for lengths of time.Work a varied schedule as assigned.Obtain certifications as required by supervisor (i.e., Certified Pool Operator, Playground Inspector, etc)

• Yes
• No

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