Parks Maintenance (Temporary Summer Parks & Rec Aide)

Full Job Description

The current vacancies are in the Parks & Recreation Department.

This position will assist maintenance and operations staff and/or other building staff located at Parks and Recreation facilities by cleaning buildings, removing trash, raking, shoveling, mowing, trimming, and perform related duties as assigned.

This position will serve Ramsey County Parks and Tamarack Nature Center. This position provides an opportunity to work outdoors during the summer doing a variety of tasks.

Park maintenance works with full-time staff to maintain the county’s parks, trails and facilities.

Estimated hours:

• Weekdays, 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Weekends, 5 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Full-time hours available.
• Two shifts
  • Tuesday through Saturday
  • Sunday through Thursday.
  • Weekdays are 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and weekends are 5 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • There are two shifts but there is some flexibility.

Please Note: This job posting is being conducted to fill temporary (not to exceed 6 months in length) appointments. The number of hours worked per week and shifts may vary.

Applicants chosen for hire from this process will not gain rights or preference for other permanent, Ramsey County jobs. This posting will remain open for application until filled.

Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Requirements

1. Sweep, mop, scrub, and vacuum floors in parks and recreation facilities
2. Cut and trim grass using hand operated equipment and power mowers.
3. Shrub and flower bed maintenance: weeding, pruning, watering, mulching, and fertilizing
4. Dispose of trash and trims trees.
5. Assist in minor building and service equipment repairs.
6. Shovel and blow snow.
7. Complete paint touch-up on signs, equipment, and buildings.
8. Lay sod and repair turf damage.
9. Miscellaneous tasks related to maintenance and development of park and recreation areas.
10. Other duties as assigned.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Winter Months Assignment - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Qualifications

Education: Sufficient to perform the duties.

Experience: None.

Other: Must be 16 years of age.

Additional Information

This is an unclassified, at-will temporary position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, temporary position.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Employment isn't guaranteed beyond the end of this assignment.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause.

Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301.

An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment.

Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought.

However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce.

The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees.

Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them.

Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Lindsey.Hunter@co.ramsey.mn.us.