Park Maintenance Laborer - Seasonal

Park Maintenance Laborer - Seasonal

Salary

$16.85 - $21.31 Hourly

Location

Central Maintenance Facility

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

07132026.1

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Parks Maintenance

Opening Date

07/13/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Park Maintenance Laborer - Seasonal

Pay: $16.847 - $21.312 per hour, DOQ

Seasonal/Temporary, Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Positions open until filled

Fall into a fulfilling role within the City of Eagan as a seasonal Park Maintenance Laborer!

We are looking for enthusiastic people from all backgrounds and levels of experience, to maintain and beautify Eagans Parks this fall season.

No experience necessary, just bring your positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn and grow. Get hands-on experience, training, and all the tools you need to make a difference in our communitys green spaces and parks.

Hours of Work

Typical shifts are Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:00am - 3:00pm.

August - November, or as weather allows.

Essential Position Functions

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Duties may include work in the following areas but are not limited to just one.

Mowing Crew: Duties may include operating hand mowers, weed whips, riding mowers, tractors, and leaf blowers.

General Park Maintenance: Duties may include litter removal, shelter/restroom and building maintenance and cleaning

Athletic Field Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance of the City's athletic fields at various parks and athletic complexes. Duties include preparing athletic fields for play, chalking lines, litter removal, and restroom cleaning

OTHER POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Assist other city staff as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or older by first date of employment
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and co-workers
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position under the working conditions described

Things that may help you be successful in this role

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, janitorial work, or light construction
• Commercial driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS: 95% field 5% other

Employees are required to work outdoors on uneven ground, while carrying heavy loads or performing maintenance tasks, in all weather conditions experienced in Eagan during the months of April through November. Weather conditions encountered may include heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc.

WORK HOURS: Weekday Position: 40 hours per week M-F 7am-3pm

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@eaganmn.gov.

01

Will you be 18 years of age by time of hire?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license? (This does not include a learners permit).

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a commercial drivers license? Answering no to this question does not exclude you from the recruitment process.

• Yes, Class A
• Yes, Class B
• No

04

Please list the earliest date you are available to BEGIN employment (Example; after August 1st, after August 15th, etc.).

05

Please list the latest date range youre available to work (last day of employment).

06

Do you anticipate being going for any extended trips or vacations between August - January? List dates if applicable (NA for none).

07

Are you able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to work in any/all weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to perform the essential position functions under the working conditions described?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to safely operate the following equipment - numerous styles of mowers, hand powered equipment, pickup truck and trailer combos, and tractors?

• Yes
• No

11

How much experience do you have working for the City of Eagan in Parks Maintenance/Operations Department or another City?

• No Experience
• 1 season
• 2-4 seasons
• 5+ seasons

12

How much experience do you have in landscaping, lawn care, outdoor labor, and/or athletic field maintenance?

• No Experience
• 1 season
• 2-4 seasons
• 5+ seasons

13

Briefly describe your experience in landscaping, lawn care, outdoor labor, and/or athletic field maintenance.

14

How much experience do you have in janitorial and/or building maintenance

• No Experience
• 1 season
• 2-4 seasons
• 5+ seasons

15

Individuals in this position may interact with residents or guests. Do you have experience working with the public? (childcare, guest service, public speaking, club, sport and activities, etc.)

• No Experience
• 1 season
• 2-4 seasons
• 5+ seasons

16

Briefly describe your customer service or experience. NA for none.

17

How much experience do you have working in a forestry or a forestry-related position? This may include previous experience in horticulture practices, landscaping, and/or yard and garden maintenance.

• No Experience
• 1 seasons
• 2-4 seasons
• 5+ seasons

18

Briefly describe your experience working in forestry or forestry-related position. NA for none

19

Do you have knowledge of various landscape plants, life cycles, and disorders and diseases of plants?

• Yes
• No

20

Please briefly describe your experience in which you have learned various landscape plans, life cycles, disorders and diseases of plants. If not applicable, reply NA.

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com