Summer Seasonal - Park Maintenance

The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for Park Maintenance Seasonal positions for Summer 2026

The City of Bloomington seeking individuals to perform various types of manual labor and equipment operation in Bloomington parks: mowing/trimming, forestry work, athletic field and picnic shelter prep. Positions work 40 hours per week (with the possibility of overtime). Shifts may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Next Steps:Application review will begin in early spring. All positions will remain open until filled. You may be contacted either by phone or e-mail for an oral interview.
Only online applications will be accepted. Once you have an account/profile established, you may use your account to apply for other jobs or re-apply easily every season. Tip:
Please keep your account login details and password in a safe place for easy return.

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embrace the City’s shared values and contribute towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly.

• Serves as a City representative by demonstrating a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Operates, inspects, and maintains equipment and tools such as, but not limited to, dump trucks, steel wheel rollers, pickups, air compressor with related tools, chain saws, shovels, rakes and miscellaneous equipment and tools as apparent or assigned. Provide routine service maintenance where needed (grease, oil, gas, etc.).
• When directed, assists in maintenance duties in any of the five Public Works Maintenance Division sections.
• Keeps assigned lead informed of important developments concerning assigned functions.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Responsible to work overtime, shift changes, or be on call as necessary or assigned.
• Adheres to and keeps current on safety rules and procedures, and any work rules and policies that pertain to the Park Maintenance Division.
• Performs job responsibilities in climatic extremes, in confined spaces, and/or from aerial lift equipment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Turf Maintenance:
• Utilize large scale and small-scale mowers to maintain all turf areas
• Operate weed whips, fertilizers, tractors and other equipment needed to complete tasks
• Aerate and overseed large scale field
• Utilize hand tools and power tools to help accomplish tasks
• Daily and weekly mower maintenance during growing season
• Athletic Field Maintenance:
• Grooming:
  Drag infield skin and warning track areas with tractor and pull-behind drag, hand drag, and a variety of hand tools
• Mounds and Home Plates:
  Rebuild, reshape and repair clay mounds and home plates
• Grading:
  Use a variety of equipment to grade athletic fields and hockey rinks
• Base Anchors:
  Build and install base anchors at the correct level on ballfields
• Turf Transitions:
  Edge, broom, blowout, flush and remove weeds along turf transitions
• Field Layout:
  Layout and paint soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball, softball fields using a utility vehicle and a line painting robot
• Fencing:
  Replace and repair fencing around athletic fields, and repair backstops and padding
• Weed Control:
  Use a variety of methods to control weeds including herbicides and hand tools
• Soccer Goals:
  Build and install soccer goals and netting

• It will be mandatory for employees to work occasional weekends and evenings to support games and tournaments throughout the year.

• Facility Operations Maintenance:
• Setting up for shelter reservation events,…