Maintenance Worker (Intern)

Maintenance Worker (Intern)

Salary

$30.64 Hourly

Location

1700 W. 98th Street, Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

2026-00060

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NU

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Primary Objective

The City of Bloomington is seeking a Part-time Maintenance Worker Intern to learn to and perform mechanical work in the complete repair, maintenance, and overhaul of automotive equipment, trucks, and other light and heavy equipment. Qualified applicants must be enrolled in a Diesel, Equipment, or Automotive program at a Vocational school.

The work week will consist of attending school and performing mechanical work, as class allows, on the City's fleet.

Our shop hours are 9:30 AM through 5:30 PM. We are flexible with scheduling work hours.

The Intern will be paid for all hours worked at the city.

NOTE: City of Bloomington supplies all the tools and equipment needed for the job.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• 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
• Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on automobiles, trucks, tractors, sweepers, and other light and heavy equipment
• Conduct work functions in a safe and respectful manner, use proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times, adhere to all workplace safety standards
• Document and record all repairs, parts, labor costs, vehicle number, or other required information related to daily operations for fleet information systems including initiating communication with supervisor to discuss improvements in work procedures
• Assist in maintaining effective repair parts, oils, and fuel inventories including inventories and restocking shelves
• Demonstrate positive and professional attitude toward job assignments and tasks to be performed
• Demonstrate personal initiative and effective use of City resources to provide excellent service to the public
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned
• Work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES THAT WILL BE AQUIRED

• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Demonstrates skill in operating diagnostic and test equipment to determine the nature of equipment malfunction
• Demonstrates ability to operate various types of light and heavy equipment
• Proactively identifies problems and makes recommendations for solutions
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of safe working conditions
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with other departments and divisions
• Demonstrates ability to develop ideas, and, when authorized, to implement change
• Demonstrates comprehension of new and emerging technologies and applies this knowledge to repair procedures
• Skill in the use of electric tools, pneumatic tools, basic hand tools, and computerized testing equipment
• Skill in the use of soldering, welding, and torching equipment including being able to select the correct thickness and types of materials

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled as a student of a Diesel, Equipment, or Automotive program at a vocational school
• Valid driver's license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in doing maintenance and repairs on small engines, automobiles, and or equipment
• Class A Commercial Drivers License
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Additional work experience in the repair field
• Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position does not supervise others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must be an active enrolled student of a Diesel, Equipment, or Automotive program at a vocational school

2026 Full Salary Range: $30.64 Hourly

Part-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible (except for PTO)

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.

01

The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

03

This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City wont send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

• Yes
• No

04

Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link [click here], scroll down to the Other Necessary Requirements section of the Job Description to view information.

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently enrolled as a student of a Diesel, Equipment, or Automotive program at a vocational school?

• Yes
• No

06

If you indicated that you are currently enrolled as a student of a Diesel, Equipment, or Automotive program at a vocational school, please indicate the name of the school and how long you have been in the program to date.

07

Please indicate which valid drivers license you possess.

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Class D drivers license
• I do not possess a valid drivers license

08

Do you possess experience doing maintenance and repairs on small engines, automobiles, and or equipment?

• Small Engines
• Automobiles
• Equipment

09

If you indicated you possess experience doing maintenance and repairs on small engines, automobiles, and or equipment, please explain your experience for EACH item selected. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

10

Do you have experience with welding and fabrication?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess any additional experience in the repair field?

• Yes
• No

12

If you indicated you possess additional experience in the repair field, please explain what that experience is and the type of vehicle it was performed on, automotive, diesel, etc..

13

Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesnt interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

• Spanish-FLUENT
• Somali-FLUENT
• Vietnamese
• Chinese Mandarin-FLUENT
• Cambodian [Khmer]-FLUENT
• N/A

14

This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veterans Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veterans status:

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

15

If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veterans preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomingtons Veteran Preference Questionnaire (click here) and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Division with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veterans preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Division no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington

Address 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431

Phone 952-563-8710

Website http://BloomingtonMN.gov