Park Maintenance - 59,71680 - 71,07360 annually DOE

2026 Hiring Range: $28.71 to $31.97
2026 Pay Range: $28.71 to $34.17
2026 Performance-based Pay Opportunity:
Up to $38.26

The City of Brainerd is recruiting a Parks Maintenance worker.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid MN driver’s license.
• MN Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Complete and maintain OSHA-required training.

• Experience operating equipment in a park maintenance operation.
• Training and/or experience in horticulture.

paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance, retirement and pension plans and more!

The City of Brainerd utilizes a performance-based pay system that provides an opportunity for additional steps based on merit.

• Perform grounds keeping and maintenance activities in park areas.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields, playgrounds, and outdoor ice rinks for recreation activities.
• Plant, trim and remove shade trees in parks and on other city property.
• Clean park facilities including removing trash, sanitizing bathrooms, and perform minor plumbing maintenance.
• Maintain playground equipment, tennis courts, pavilions and facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on division equipment.
• Inspect parks, facilities, playground equipment, and machinery to ensure items are hazard free and operate safely to comply with OSHA safety standards and report issues to the Parks Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform general maintenance with minor construction and some electrical, plumbing, welding, painting, and repair duties on City buildings, facilities, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform snow removal, hauls material and equipment as needed.
• Operate heavy and light equipment including a skid steer, pickup with plow, riding and hand mowers, weed whip, blowers, chainsaw and other maintenance equipment.
• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public in a prompt and professional manner regarding questions, concerns, and problems that arise and refers individuals to appropriate staff as needed.
• May be assigned to and/or assist Street Division as needed and directed.
• Direct and oversee seasonal workers.
• May periodically operate dump trucks to haul materials, plow snow, and sand streets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, tools and materials used in Parks facilities and grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the principles, repair, and maintenance of a variety of tools, equipment, small engines, and related safety procedures.
• General knowledge of playground structure safety.
• General knowledge of forestry, turf management, landscaping, and horticulture as applied to parks and grounds areas.
• General knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in construction work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid MN driver's license.
• MN Class  B  Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Complete and maintain OSHA-required training.

• Experience operating equipment in a park maintenance operation.
• Training and/or experience in horticulture.

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 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and occasionally requires sitting;

work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth…