Park Maintenance - 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 drivers license.
• MN Class B Commercial Drivers 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.

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

The job posting will be open until 4:30 PM on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Please direct questions to the HR Department at .

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

For full job descrption - see below:

• 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.

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