Seasonal Worker

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

THIS IS A PROVISIONAL, TEMPORARY SIX (6) MONTH POSITION.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in the operation and servicing of light to medium mowing equipment and one (1) year of experience in grounds keeping, building maintenance or related position.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, assists with park maintenance, operating equipment, cleaning buildings and performing minor building repairs. Operation of the equipment involves the manipulation of the controls and attachments and includes routine care and maintenance of the equipment in the field. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Performs general park maintenance duties
• Operates riding and push mowers, weed trimmer, pickup truck
• Mows County park lands operating riding and push mowers
• Maintains park equipment and vehicles such as tractors, mowers, trucks, etc., changing oil, lubricating and making minor adjustments
• Trims grasses and weeds around trees and buildings. Rakes and picks up fallen tree branches and other debris around picnic and park areas
• Maintains buildings and fences on park property, performing minor interior and exterior repair
• Staffs the park gate as assigned to collect fees from campers and provide park information. Sells firewood to campers
• Cleans buildings, floors, bathrooms, sinks, etc.
• Answers questions from park visitors and enforces park regulations
• Performs related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of assigned equipment
• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations
• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in the operation of assigned equipment
• Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of assigned equipment
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate with park users
• Ability to make minor operating adjustments and to recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

X

Outdoors environment

X

Lab/shop environment

X

In vehicle/operating equipment

X

Exposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure

X

Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids

X

Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Exposure to weather

X

Exposure to extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid

X

Exposure to noise and vibration

X

Exposure to electrical current

X

Animal handling

X

Standing, walking

X

Sitting, reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, crawling, handling, feeling

X

Pushing up to 150 pounds

X

Lifting up to 75 pounds

X

Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry

X

Repetitive foot movements

X

Talking, hearing

X

Operate vehicle

X

Operate heavy equipment

X

Close vision, distance vision, field of vision

X

Depth perception

X

Color vision, accommodation

X

Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)

X

Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)

X

Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)

X

Heavy effort (exert up to 100 pounds of force)

X

Very heavy effort (exert over 100 pounds of force)

X

Proximity to moving, mechanical parts

X

Working in high, exposed places

X

Use of weapons

X

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Considerations

• This is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.

No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).