Parks Seasonal Crew Lead

To provide general maintenance of City-owned streets, park grounds, trails, buildings, and related facilities and equipment throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. Duties include mowing and trimming; pruning and planting trees; performing landscape projects; maintaining athletic fields; collecting trash; constructing new facilities; and operating equipment while working in a variety of weather conditions. Daily tasks will vary based on seasonal and operational needs.

This is a temporary, AFSCME Union position working forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning in the spring and running through the fall months based on workload and operational needs. There is no guarantee of continued employment after the season concludes.  

• Must be 18 years of age or older on the first day of employment
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license in good standing
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Must have the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold or hot temperatures, high humidity, wind, or rain 
• Must have the ability to finish work in a timely and efficient manner
• Must have the ability to get along with others including supervisors and coworkers

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a municipality or county
• Previous paid professional experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or construction
• Possession of a valid Minnesota Class A and/or Class B driver’s license with air brake and/or tanker endorsements

• Lead and assist seasonal parks staff with daily work assignments
• Mowing and trimming of City owned parks and trails
• Perform landscaping duties, including planting trees, shrubs, and flowers
• Prune trees and shrubs
• Maintain athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer), including field striping and dragging
• Assisting with park irrigation
• Perform basic carpentry, construction, painting, and repair work on City facilities and property
• Assist with the construction of new park and facility improvements
• Collect trash from parks, trails, roadsides, and other public areas
• Operate equipment including mowers, weed whips, saws, pruners, and related tools
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance (e.g., oil and fluid checks)
• Assist with City events including setup, teardown, and on-site support
• Perform other duties within the capabilities of the seasonal worker as assigned by a supervisor or lead worker

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to provide basic direction and leadership to seasonal staff
• Working knowledge of hand tools and basic mechanical equipment
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow safety procedures
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to perform physical labor in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to sustain physically demanding work for extended periods
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to learn utility operations and procedures

Salary : $25