PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER (Part-Time)

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Position:  Parks Maintenance Worker
Department:  Parks and Recreation
Job Type:  Part-time, up to 1040 hours annually, based on departmental needs
Work Schedule:  Varies, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work Setting:  Parks grounds and facilities
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Union:  Teamsters Local 320 Courthouse

Compensation
2025:

• Expected 2025 Hiring Range: $21.93 – $23.37 per hour, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
• Full Range: $21.93 – $28.31 per hour, with the potential for additional longevity-based pay.

2026:

• Expected 2026 Hiring Range: $22.70 – $24.19 per hour, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
• Full Range: $22.70 – $29.30 per hour, with the potential for additional longevity-based pay.

Application Requirements
Applicants must fully complete the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application.  A resume is required for all positions.  Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Posting Details

• Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
• Equal Opportunity: AA/EEO

Application and Selection Process

After the posting closes, Human Resources will review all applications.  If your qualifications align with the requirements, you will be contacted via email with details regarding the next steps in the selection process.  Interviews for this position will be conducted in-person only on Tuesday, December 9th, and Wednesday, December 10th.  Please note:  Emails from Isanti County Human Resources may occasionally be directed to your junk or spam folder. Be sure to check these folders regularly to avoid missing important updates regarding your application.

Benefits

Isanti County offers part-time employees the following benefits on a prorated basis:

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plans
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program

General Definition of Work

Performs work maintaining park grounds and facilities, servicing and repairing park equipment, including natural resource management, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Division Leader.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs manual labor to maintain appearance, repair, construct, and maintain the park system grounds, building, and facilities.
• Removes fallen trees, stumps, limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
• Assists with snow removal and trail grooming.
• Performs manual labor to carry out the annual prescribed burn objectives.
• Repairs, paints, and stains playground equipment, bike racks, bulletin boards, fences, gates, etc.
• Completes Park improvement projects with other county staff.
• Identifies plant and animal pests to be controlled; mixes and applies chemicals to control weeds and insects.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment and tools used in the park system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and moderate experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a Class D endorsement in the State of Minnesota.

Special Qualifications

• None

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance used in park work, such as lawn mowers, tractors, sweepers, generators, utility vehicles, snowplows, snow groomers, trucks, trailers, chainsaws, chipper, weed whips, power tools, etc.
• Ability to perform light carpentry work, welding, plumbing, and electrical.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and solving problems with little supervision.
• Ability to walk long distances in all types of terrain and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements and Activity

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and lifting.

Sensory Requirements

Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Sensory Utilization

Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly, or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Conditions

Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g., grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

A fully completed Isanti County Online Application and resume must be received by Human Resources by the closing date and time listed on the posting.  Any materials received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points.  Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law.  A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process.

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search.  Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.

Mission

Working Together to Deliver Quality Services Valued by the

Community, Today and for Generations to Come.

Salary : $22 - $23