Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:
 

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have customer service experience.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

OR

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nature of Work:
Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Recreation Coordinator, the Facilities Recreation Worker (Seasonal) is responsible for supporting the parks facilities by ensuring renters and walk-up users have a fun, safe, and consistent experience. Staff will use a variety of resources to ensure parks facilities are maintained accordingly, including checklists, maps, standard operating procedures, and clear signage. This position is temporary, lasting up to six (6) months, with expected duration from mid-April through mid-October, depending on work location and weather conditions.
About Us:
 
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
 
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us! 
 Primary Essential Work Functions:

• Performs pre- and post-rental inspections of parks recreation facilities.
• Supports the delivery of programs and events by providing maintenance and cleaning support that meets the needs of the programs and events.
• Performs and fosters an environment of safe work practices and reports safety issues promptly to the supervisor.
• Ensures that park amenities are safe, clean, and operational, including, but not limited to, restroom buildings, benches, drinking fountains, signage and parking lots.
• Promptly reports vandalism and enters work orders as necessary. Notifies supervisor of concerns.
• Works collaboratively to support the functions of the Facilities Division through a variety of support work including clerical, maintenance, and organizing duties.
• Assists volunteer groups by communicating locations, work processes, and cleanup expectations as directed by the supervisor.
• Consistently works toward the common good of the organization and encourages others to do the same.
• Provides outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
• Conducts themselves at all times in a professionally appropriate and respectful manner.
• Works safely following safety standards and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Applies the proper safety and security practices according to established protocols, guidelines, and policies.

Communicates With:

• Internally – Facilities, 311 Customer Service , and Public Works employees 
• Externally – Community members

Supervision:

• Non-supervisory

Other Work Functions:

• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of basic care and general maintenance of recreational facilities.
• Ability to find addresses and locations within the City of Mankato parks system using maps or GPS.
• Ability to use and properly operate tools necessary for the performance of duties.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability read and/or listen to instructions and understand content of such instructions in order to follow through on next steps.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing conditions and situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful, and productive working relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow supervisor directions, work rules, policies, and procedures.

Persons with Disabilities:
The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background examination.
• Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Typical start time is between 7:00-8:00 a.m. and end time is between 3:30-4:30 p.m. Workload is based on seasonal needs and hours of operation. May be assigned a modified workweek and workday that includes weekends and holidays. This position will run approximately 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during non-school periods.