Salary : $35,505.60 – $43,721.60 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-04142
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/06/2023
Closing Date: 9/26/2023 11:59 PM Central
General Duty Statement
Join our team! Are you looking to further your career with the City of St. Paul? Our Parks and Recreation is hiring diverse and talented individuals to join our team. As a Parks Operations Maintenance Worker, you help make St. Paul one of the most livable cities in America. We also offer equitable and inclusive workplaces, competitive wages, and a variety of benefits, including paid vacation.
Here’s what you can expect to do in this role:
- Perform manual labor to maintain and repair the City of Saint Paul’s parks and recreation facilities such as parks, parkways, recreation centers, and other structures.
- Drive vehicles, operate a variety of tools and equipment including floor machines, and safely uses chemicals for maintenance work.
- Conform with all department, city, and state safety rules and regulations.
- Inspect and perform grounds keeping services, maintain ice skating rinks, and perform snow removal as assigned.
Information Specific to this Position:
Hours and schedules will vary, weekend and holiday work may be required.Training will be provided.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Parks Worker II job description.
Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Requirements
Must have two seasons of full time work (at least 1000 hours) in park maintenance or custodial work and one year of experience driving with a valid driving license.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License or equivalent out of state driver’s license.
By Closing Date, you MUST
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Selection Process Information
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements and receive an assessment score of 75% or higher will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. You will be notified of your status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
General Information
Condition of Employment:This position requires a driver’s license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail:
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply.For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
For a detailed overview, visit
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
- Yes
02
Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver’s License or equivalent out-of-state driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at least one year of experience driving with a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a minimum of two seasons of full time work (at least 1000 hours) in park maintenance or custodial work? Your application must show experience that supports your answer.
- Yes
- No
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Which of the following types of facility maintenance equipment do you have experience using? (Check all that apply)
- Floor Sweepers
- Floor Scrubbers
- Carpet Machines
- Push Mower
- Snow Blower
- None of the above
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Which of the following facility maintenance tasks do you have experience performing? (Check all that apply)
- Trash clearing
- Weed whipping
- Turf maintenance
- Athletic field lining and preparation
- Play area inspection and cleaning
- Ice rink maintenance (flooring, shoveling, walk-behind snow blower operations)
- Snow shoveling (sidewalk/stairs)
- Event room setup
- Floor mopping
- None of the above
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Which of the following job related experiences do you have? (Check all that apply)
- Safe use of chemicals for maintenance work
- Following safe work practices
- Customer service
- Following instructions
- Maintenance experience with the City of Saint Paul
- None of the above
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
10
I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
- Yes
- No
Required Question