Public Service Worker

Public Service Worker

Salary

$33.90 - $41.67 Hourly

Location

City of Blaine, Public Works , 1801 - 101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-36

Department

Public Services/Public Works

Division

Public Works/Parks Maintenance

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 4:30 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

This position is responsible for operating light and heavy equipment on project sites in an assigned department. Responsibilities may include providing work direction to labor support; regularly performing basic heavy equipment operation; and performing tasks associated with assigned projects such as repairing streets, forestry tasks, maintaining athletic fields, parks maintenance and snow removal.

Hiring Range

$33.90 to $35.83 per hour per 2026-2028 I.U.O.E., Local 49 contract depending upon qualification and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Examples of Duties

These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled manual labor for assigned area(s), which may include: forestry operations; patching road; plowing snow; mowing; and painting lines.
• Performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts, which may include: repairing park facilities; fence repair; and repairing standard building components.
• Operates light and heavy equipment related to forestry, parks and streets and operations.
• Monitors tool, supplies, and equipment inventory; notifies appropriate individual(s) when inventory needs to be replenished.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintenance, repair and installation procedures and processes.
• Equipment operating and maintenance procedures and processes.
• Recordkeeping procedures and processes.
• Safe work practices.
• Computers and applicable software applications.
• Operating applicable tools and equipment.
• Performing repairs.
• Monitoring and replenishing inventory.
• Previous experience with municipal urban forestry/vegetation code inspections.
• Operating computers and applicable software applications.
• Applying communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three years' maintenance and equipment operation or related experience.
• Current Minnesota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience plowing with single tandem axle dump truck with wing.
• Experience working with asphalt.
• Experience in arboriculture including use of chainsaws and other forestry equipment.
• Athletic field maintenance experience.
• Irrigation experience.
• Ability to obtain certifications as required by supervisor.

Supervision of Others

• N/A

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, environmental hazards and intense noises.

Conditions of Employment

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a physical exam, drug test, background check, clearinghouse registration and verification, and reference check.

Application Materials

To complete an application please click on the green apply button at the top of this posting.

You can also stop at City Hall located at 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449 and request a paper copy.

Applicant Advisory

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 the requirements of the job change.

The City of Blaine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

We offer an excellent comprehensive benefit package for full time employees. Including paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement benefits, educational assistance, employer paid employee assistance program, Flex Spending, Post Retirement Health Care, optional deferred compensation and short term disability.

CITY CONTRIBUTION

For 2026, the City contributes $1,590.00 per month for each full-time employee to apply towards the benefits offered through the cafeteria plan if electing medical coverage. For 2026, the City contributes $804.50 per month for each full-time employee if medical coverage is waived. The City's contribution is pro-rated for part-time employees.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

The City of Blaine offers a full cafeteria plan. All full-time probationary and regular city employees are eligible to participate. Single coverage is part of the core, but if the employee so elects, he/she may include his/her dependents under their plan. Specific plan information and related premium rates will be provided for the five health plan options at the oral interview. Employees may choose from five options under HealthPartners. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following date of hire for both single and family policies.

HealthPartners (1/1/2026)

Group #5602

Copay - Open Access Network

2500HSA, Aggregate - Open Access Network

3400HSA,

Open Access Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Open

Access Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Open

Access Network

Employee

$1,397.50

$1,072.50

$1,042.50

$1,070.50

$983.00

Employee + Spouse

$2,936.00

$2,252.50

$2,190.50

$2,249.00

$2,064.50

Employee + Child(ren)

$2,796.50

$2,145.50

$2,086.00

$2,142.00

$1,966.00

Family

$3,635.00

$2,788.50

$2,711.50

$2,784.50

$2,556.00

2500HSA, Aggregate - Perform Network

3400HSA,

Perform Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Perform Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Perform Network

Employee

N/A

$1,051.00

$1,021.50

$1,049.00

$963.50

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$2,207.50

$2,146.50

$2,204.00

$2,023.00

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$2102.50

$2,044.50

$2,099.00

$1,926.50

Family

N/A

$2,732.50

$2,657.50

$2,729.00

$2,505.00

2500HSA, Aggregate - Achieve Network

3400HSA,

Achieve Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Achieve Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Achieve Network

Employee

N/A

$1,008.00

$980.00

$1,006.50

$924.00

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$2,117.50

$2,059.00

$2,114.00

$1,940.50

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$2,017.00

$1,961.00

$2,013.50

$1,848.00

Family

N/A

$2,621.00

$2,549.00

$2,617.50

$2,402.50

2500HSA, Aggregate - Select Network

3400HSA,

Select Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Select Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Select Network

Employee

N/A

$911.50

$866.00

$910.00

$835.50

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$1,914.50

$1,862.00

$1,911.50

$1,755.00

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$1,823.50

$1,773.00

$1,820.50

$1,671.00

Family

N/A

$2,370.00

$2,305.00

$2,367.00

$2,172.50

DENTAL INSURANCE

Single dental insurance is part of the core, but family dental insurance is available. All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible. This dental insurance becomes effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The monthly premiums for single and family coverage is:

PLAN

SINGLE

DEPENDENT/FAMILY

HealthPartners

$57.75

$113.07

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic life in the amount of $50,000 is part of the core. All full-time probationary and regular city employees are provided with a term life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.

PLAN

RATE

Lincoln Financial

$8.50

ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE

Available for family members of all full-time probationary and regular employees at low group rates from Lincoln Financial and/or PERA Life. Specific regulations apply.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

All active full-time employees who work 40 hours a week are eligible to participate in the long-term disability (LTD) plan.

RETIREMENT

Retirement benefits are those of a coordinated plan which combines the benefits of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with regular Social Security benefits. The employee contributes 6.50% of total annual earnings to PERA. The city contributes 7.50% of the employees annual earnings to PERA. The employee also contributes the mandatory social security contribution which is matched by the city.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement upon satisfactory completion of approved work-related educational courses offered by accredited institutions.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees may participate in an Employee Assistance Program through HealthPartners at the citys expense. In certain instances, this benefit extends to the employees immediate family as well.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in a pre-tax savings program through payroll deduction.

HEALTH SAVING ACCOUNTS and/or FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in the Citys pre-tax health savings account and/or flexible spending accounts for medical/dental/vision expenses and/or dependent care costs. Specific rules and regulations govern use and eligibility.

HOLIDAYS

The following twelve (12) paid holidays will be observed by the city, New Years Day, ML King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, 2 Floating Holidays.

VACATION

Vacation leave is accrued by all regular full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave is accrued by all full-time employees at the rate of four hours per pay period with a maximum accumulation of 960 hours. A minimum of one hour must be used per occurrence.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

All probationary and regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave upon the death of an immediate family member. Employees may convert up to four days of sick leave per occurrence.

UNION REPRESENTATION

Public Service Workers are represented by The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No 49, AFL-CIO. Please refer to the union contract for specific information.

01

Do you have a High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three years' maintenance and equipment operation or related experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a current Minnesota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

• Yes
• No
• No, but can obtain within 6 months of hire

04

Do you have experience plowing with single tandem axle dump truck with wing?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience working with asphalt?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience in arboriculture including use of chainsaws and other forestry equipment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have athletic field maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have irrigation experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have the ability to obtain certifications as required by supervisor? All associated costs will be covered.

• Yes
• No

10

Are you applying for Veterans Preference Points?

• Yes, Non-Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Spouse of Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Spouse of Deceased Veteran (you are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran)
• Yes - Spouse of Disabled Deceased Veteran (you are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran)
• No

11

How did you learn about this position?

• Website
• I am a Current Employee
• Referral

Required Question

Employer City of Blaine

Address 10801 Town Square Drive NE

Blaine, Minnesota, 55449

Phone 763-785-6109

763-717-2624

Website https://BlaineMN.gov