Temporary Park Maintenance

General Description

Posting Type:
External | Department:
Facilities Management |

Hours:

Full‑time (Monday‑Friday, some weekends) and Part‑time (require weekends) | Preferred Hiring Range: $17.50 – $21.00 per hour (dependent on experience and skills) |

Location:

Various parks throughout Dakota County (Rosemount/Empire, Eagan, Hastings) | Union:
None | Close Date:
This posting will remain open until all spring/summer positions are filled.

• Perform landscaping tasks such as shoveling, digging fence posts, mowing lawns, plantings, cutting & removing down trees & branches, and clearing trails.
• Cleans and maintains camper cabins, park facilities, grounds, trails, beaches, campgrounds, and equipment.
• Keeps grounds and facilities neat, clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Uses tools and supplies required to perform assigned tasks in a safe, efficient manner.
• Prepares for and takes down special events on the park grounds or in park facilities.
• Works under the general direction of a Ground Maintenance Supervisor or Park keeper staff. At times, maintenance staff may provide general work direction to others.
• Reports violation of County Park ordinances to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists the public and other County staff with requests of assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned. All duties are essential.

Ability to work outdoors year‑round under all weather conditions; effectively communicate with the public, peers, and supervisors; lift up to 24 pounds frequently and up to 74 pounds occasionally; understand and follow oral and written instructions; knowledge of hand and power tools, mowers, ATVs, UTVs; basic computer skills; mechanical ability.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and requires strenuous physical tasks on a daily basis. Posture and movement requirements include frequent sitting, walking, bending/stooping, twisting, and continuous reaching forward and pushing/pulling objects. The position requires repetitive or constant bending of the arm and frequent grasping of hands. Tasks involve frequent lifting and carrying up to 24 pounds and occasional lifting up to 74 pounds.

Driving is required. Employees must be able to use a variety of mowers, tractors, pickup trucks, ATVs, UTVs, and boats. Exposures may include changing weather conditions, uneven or slippery surfaces, dust, dirt, oil, grease, solvents, fumes, noise, and hazards associated with an equipment repair shop. Sensory demands include hearing, speech, near & far vision, tactile, and spatial perception. Equipment used includes hand and power tools, shovels, sledgehammers, post hole diggers, weed whips, ladders, wheelbarrows, personal computers, personal safety equipment, and a large list of light and heavy equipment.

Contact the Human Resources Office at (651)‑438‑4435 if you need a full report of the physical and occupational demands of the Temporary Park Maintenance position.

Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves, fostering an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.

1. Submit an online application that includes supplemental questions.
2. Candidates are scored based on qualifications. 3. Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration.
4. Interviews and reference checks are conducted before extending an offer. 5. An offer is extended and background checks, physicals, and a drug test are conducted.