What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker - Edinburgh Clubhouse - Event Center position at City of Brooklyn Park?
Position Summary
Are you interested in creating memorable events, spaces and keeping facilities running smoothly? The Recreation & Parks Department is currently recruiting applicants to fill temporary/seasonal positions up to 40 hours a week to assist in the day-to-day maintenance work at the Edinburgh Tavern. Opportunities are available at a variety of skills and levels from unskilled to skilled laborers. This active position moves and maneuvers tables and chairs and demands the ability to pivot tasks as needed to meet customer needs.
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.
Payrates:- If age 18 and no driver's license, pay is $15.91-$20.16/hour.
- If age 18 with drivers license, pay is $16.88-$21.53
NOTE: The eligible list created from this exam may be used to fill other Maintenance positions as they become available within the City.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and tear down event spaces for weddings, meetings, banquets, and community programs
- Perform light janitorial and cleaning duties to keep facilities guest-ready
- Assist with general maintenance, groundskeeping, and building upkeep
- Provide excellent customer service to patrons and work collaboratively with staff
- Support other Recreation & Parks duties as needed — every day is different!
- Other tasks as assigned
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Education
High school graduate
Experience
18 years of age or older
Licenses/Certifications
Valid driver's license
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
- Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
- Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in event setup, facility maintenance, or janitorial work
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
- Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali or Lao, Vietnamese language(s)
Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 10 to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, possibly hazardous
- Work is performed in various conditions, indoor temperature controlled and outdoor in various weather conditions
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
Additional Information
Department/Division: Recreation & Parks
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Positions are temporary/seasonal positions that will work up to 40 (forty) hours per week. Work shifts are flexible and include evenings and weekends
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $15.91 - $21.53 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 Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at humanresources@brooklynpark.org.
Vacation
- New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
- Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
- Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
- Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
- The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
- Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
- Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
- The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
- Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
- Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
- Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
- Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
- Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
- Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
- Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
- Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
- Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
- Decreasing Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.
- Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.
Salary : $16 - $20
