Parks Worker II

Join our team! Are you looking to further your career with the City of St. Paul? Our Parks and Recreation is hiring diverse and talented individuals to join our team. As a Parks Operations Maintenance Worker, you help make St. Paul one of the most livable cities in America. We also offer equitable and inclusive workplaces, competitive wages, and a variety of benefits, including paid vacation. 

Here’s what you can expect to do in this role: 

• Perform manual labor to maintain and repair the City of Saint Paul's parks and recreation facilities such as parks, parkways, recreation centers, and other structures. 
• Drive vehicles, operate a variety of tools and equipment including floor machines, and safely uses chemicals for maintenance work. 
• Conform with all department, city, and state safety rules and regulations. 
• Inspect and perform grounds keeping services, maintain ice skating rinks, and perform snow removal as assigned. 

Information Specific to this Position: 
Hours and schedule varies. Nights, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Training will be provided. 

The Parks Worker II position is entry level to career opportunities include pathways into Parks Worker III, Grounds Crew Leader, and Parks Maintenance Supervisor positions. 

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Parks Worker II job description. 

Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

 Position Requirements:

Must have two seasons of full time work (at least 1000 hours) in park maintenance or custodial work and one year of experience driving with a valid driving license.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.

 How to Apply by Closing Date:

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

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 Hiring Process Information:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment based on application review and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the interview process.  

Condition of Employment: This position requires a driver’s license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.  

Human Resources Contact Information:  
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
 
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
 
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.