Maintenance , Parks & Streets

Job Title

Maintenance I / Maintenance II (Union Local #320)

This position is responsible for routine maintenance of city streets, storm sewers, the dam, parks, playgrounds, and other city property. The role may be assigned as Maintenance I or Maintenance II based on qualifications.

• Operate equipment such as skid‑steer, paint striper, zero‑turn mower, power tamper, and walk‑behind concrete/blacktop saw.
• Install or repair irrigation lines, catch basins, street signs, and perform blacktop patching.
• Operate snow removal equipment including MT trackless, walk‑behind snowblower, and pickup with articulating V‑plow.
• Perform routine maintenance in parks and on streets, storm sewers, and the dam.
• Maintain athletic fields and facilities, including set‑up, striping/layout, and game preparations (softball, football, lacrosse, skating).
• Perform cemetery maintenance tasks such as opening/closing graves, lifting markers, and mulching leaves.
• Complete additional maintenance tasks as assigned, particularly in emergency situations or to balance seasonal workloads.
• Adhere to scheduled hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Basic mechanical ability to operate a wide variety of equipment, including paint striper, power tamper, chainsaws, construction equipment, and zero‑turn mowers.
• At least one year of employment experience performing manual labor tasks in a similar work setting (e.g., turf maintenance, landscaping, street maintenance, irrigation systems).
• Must be able to work scheduled hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ready to assume standby (on‑call) or call‑in status when necessary.
• Capable of working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must wear safety equipment as required and follow established safety practices.
• Creates a favorable public image and communicates effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Willing to exercise initiative, discretion, and independent judgment over non‑significant matters.
• Has a valid MN CDL Class B with tanker and air brakes endorsement, or ability to obtain one within six months of advancement to Maintenance II. Driver’s license must be unrestricted and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Passes a pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and medical evaluation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without special accommodations.
• Standard performance rating and attendance record required for the most recent position.

• Experience with a municipality, county, or state in a similar maintenance role.
• Current herbicide/fungicide applicator license.
• Arborist, forestry, or horticulture education or experience.
• Landscape construction experience or trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, welding, concrete).
• Heavy equipment operation experience.

Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, HSA, dental, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees working an average of 30+ hours per week are eligible for pro‑rated benefits.

Applicants must complete the Tennessen Warning Form (available on the Careers Page) and upload it to the Attachments Tab before submitting the application.

• Position closes: 06/29/2026 – 07/03/2026
• Applications reviewed: 07/06/2026 – 07/10/2026
• Interviews scheduled and conducted:
  Week of 07/06/2026
• Offer made: ASAP or within two weeks notice after back grounding and pre‑employment tests are passed.
• Goal start date:
  To be determined after offer acceptance.