Seasonal Public Works Positions

Overview

Under the supervision and direction of the Public Works Department Supervisors, these seasonal positions perform various types of manual labor in the general maintenance of their department for a period of up to 67 working days.

Posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm (6am to 2pm for Parks Department)

NO WEEKENDS, NIGHTS OR HOLIDAYS

These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs parks maintenance, mows and trims lawn, ball fields, playgrounds, etc.
• Performs landscape maintenance duties, prunes trees and shrubs, installs mulch, waters, etc.
• Performs janitorial duties in park buildings which includes vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning of restrooms, etc.
• Trash collection throughout the park system.
• Performs various painting tasks on park facilities.
• Performs athletic field maintenance including laying out fields, dragging fields, painting field markings, installing bases, etc.
• Performs specific gardening functions on city-owned landscaped areas throughout the city, including planting, weeding, mulching beds, pruning shrubs and trees, and watering plants.

• Performs pothole-patching duties throughout the city.
• Performs boulevard mowing throughout the city.
• Performs boulevard repairs (sod/black dirt and seed) or boulevard tree trimming.
• Performs routine refuse removal from boulevard and road ditches.
• Assists on asphalt overlay projects, involving traffic control, shoveling asphalt, operating roller, or other duties as assigned.

• Performs routine hydrant maintenance, repair and exercising, including painting and lubrication of parts.
• Performs various cleaning and/or painting duties in and around well houses and water plants.
• Assists with gate valve exercising and repair.
• Performs routine lawn and landscaping duties around pump houses and water plants.
• Assists with other projects as needed.

• Assists with jetting and cleaning of storm sewer and sanitary sewer pipe.
• Performs repair and maintenance of catch basins, manholes, lift stations, sidewalks, and curb and gutter.
• Performs tree and brush removal.
• Assists with removal of sand and sediment from storm water infrastructure.

• Performs routine custodial duties throughout the Public Works maintenance shops, including floor care and normal house-cleaning duties.
• Performs painting duties in and around the Public Works buildings.
• Assists in certain auto or machine maintenance, including sharpening mower blades, changing oil, greasing equipment, etc.
• Performs parts-running errands.
• Performs vehicle-cleaning activities.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Public Works Department.
• Answer and route phone calls, respond to email and in-person inquiries, and provide accurate information to staff and the public in accordance with departmental policies.
• Create and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and documents using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Process work orders and service requests into asset management system.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or apparent that could include work in any of the other divisions of the Public Works Department.

• Knowledge of operation of lawn care equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city staff and the public.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.

• Must be 17 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, environmental hazards and intense noises.

• Application forms, copies of this bulletin, and additional information are available online /Jobs or at the Public Works Facility, 1801 - 101st Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55449. . Posting remains open until all positions are filled.