Seasonal - Maintenance Positions

Position Overview

Works as a seasonal laborer in the Park Maintenance or Public Works department. Employee works under the direction of the division superintendent and designated representative. Performs various duties related to the division. You may work in both Park Maintenance and Public Works departments throughout the season.

• High School graduate or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• Mechanical aptitude

• Painting and working with hand and power tools
• General building, grounds and custodial maintenance and repairs at lodges, recreation center and City campground (trash pick up, clean bathrooms, floors, etc.)
• Driving and maneuvering City vehicle with trailer
• Operating small engines such as power mower (ride and push style), chainsaw, weed-whipper, and power sprayer
• Frequently lift 10 pounds, regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 100 pounds
• Perform duties as assigned related to the division as listed below

• General custodial duties at lodges, recreation center and city campground (trash pickup, bathrooms, floors)
• Weeding and cultivating plant/flower beds
• Driving tractor or bobcat
• Other related duties as assigned

• Filling holes in street with patching material
• Assisting in spreading of seal coating on streets
• Removing debris from storm sewer grates
• Other related duties as assigned

• General building and grounds maintenance
• Driving and maneuvering City vehicle with trailer
• Working with hand and power tools
• Operating small engines such as power mower (ride and push style), chainsaw, weed-whipper, and power sprayer
• Other related duties as assigned

• Park Maintenance: 20 or 40 hours per week
• Public Works: 40 hours per week

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Maturity and ability to handle responsibility
• Communication and cooperation with supervisors and fellow workers
• Ability to perform tasks of nominal difficulty and acquire limited skill to do work of the department
• Physical strength and ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended period of time
• Ability to work in adverse climatic conditions for extended period of time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently stands; walks; sits; talks or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee occasionally must climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

Employee regularly lifts up to 10 pounds; frequently lifts up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lifts more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is loud to very loud.

Use the Apply Online link in the Tools box on the right side of this page. Select the application for Seasonal - Maintenance. Please direct questions to Human Resources by email, , or 207 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN 55987.

• You will be contacted by City Staff regarding next steps.
• Driver's license and criminal history checks will be conducted for all positions prior to first day of employment.

The City of Winona is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The City considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.