The Recreation & Parks Department is currently recruiting applicants to fill temporary/seasonal positions up to 40 hours a weekto assist in the day-to-day maintenance of Edinburgh USA Golf, Brookland Golf Park, and Community Activity Center (CAC). Opportunities are available at a variety of skills and levels from unskilled to skilled laborers.

Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until all positions are filled. If you have interest in these positions it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing this announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

All Seasonal Recreation & Parks positions:

• Perform general cleaning as well as general maintenance
• Promote harmonious relations with fellow employees, divisions, departments and with the public
• Perform and assist with any Recreation & Parks related duties
• Operate vehicles and/or small equipment (if age 17 or do not have a driver's license, may operate small equipment only e.g., weed whipper) 

Edinburgh USA Golf and Brookland Golf

• Operate weed whips
• Operate push mowers
• Operate riding lawn mowers 
• Change tee markers and pin placements
• Clean restrooms
• Mechanical and hand rake bunkers
• Wash and park golf cars
• Fill divots on tees and fairways
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor

Community Activity Center

• Operate ice re-surfacing machine
• Sharpen skates for customers
• Perform general cleaning as well as general maintenance of facility and grounds maintenance
• Set-up and tear-down of rooms for facility events and activities
• Prepare racquetball courts for use
• Enforce safety rules and regulations that ensures the facility operates in a safe manner

Education

 High school graduate 

Experience

• 17 years of age (may operate small equipment only) 
• 18 years of age or older 

Licenses/Certifications

Valid, unrestricted, Class D driver's license (required to operate vehicles)

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to solve problems according to established policy and procedure
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience operating small equipment
• Previous park and/or building maintenance experience
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
• Previous maintenance work experience
• Previous cleaning/janitorial work experience
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali or Laotian, Vietnamese language(s)

Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home. 

Our Vision, Values and Goals 

Department/Division: Recreation & Parks

Anticipated Work Schedule:

Positions are temporary/seasonal positions that will work up to 40 (forty) hours per week. Evening and weekend shifts may be assigned as needed.

• Edinburgh USA Golf (8600 Edinbrook Crossing):
  Work shifts are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
• Brookland Golf (8232 Regent Avenue North): 
  Work shifts are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Some weekends from 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
• Community Activity Center (5600 85th Avenue North):  
  Work shifts are flexible.

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $15.45 - $19.06 hourly, depending on qualifications and team equity 

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.