Public Works Operations Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

Public Works Operations Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Public Works Center - 501 South Victory Drive, Mankato, MN

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

202600060

Department

Public Works

Division

1452011 Parks Ground Maintenance

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Grade: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position: No

Supervisor Title: Public Works Operations Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years of age when the job begins.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Nature of Work:

Under direct supervision of the Operations Supervisors, a Public Works Operations Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) will be assigned to perform routine unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of parks, lawns, grounds, and recreation areas. Assignments may include landscaping and maintaining Sibley Park farm, Land of Memories campground, athletic fields, airport, and streets. May work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six (6) months during the Seasonal timeframe of April 15-October 31.

About Us:

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

Duties / Responsibilities

Primary Essential Work Functions:

• Operates industrial grade mowers, ballfield groomers, gators, weed trimmers, leaf blowers or small tractors.
• Plants, transplants, and trims trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• General maintenance of athletic fields and equipment.
• General forestry maintenance.
• Maintains signs.
• Patches potholes, including luting and shoveling blacktop.
• Animal care at Sibley Park farm.
• Maintains municipal campground, including operation of power mowers or small tractors and maintenance of camper sites.
• Maintains Air Field, including mowing and debris clean up.

Communicates With:

• Internally - Public works employees
• Externally - Community members

Supervision:

• Non-supervisory

Other Work Functions:

• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours. Hours may vary.
• Must be available to work at various starting times on occasion to facilitate meeting desired conditions of streets and respond to varied work assignments.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Qualifications / Conditions of Employment

• Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Hours of Work

Work hours for all seasonal Public Works Operations positions will vary and include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. May work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six (6) months during the Seasonal timeframe of April 15-October 31.

Not applicable. There are no benefits with this position.

01

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently posses valid drivers license and are eligible to drive within the State of Minnesota?

• Yes, I have a valid drivers license and am eligible to drive.
• I have a valid CDL drivers license, Class A
• I have a valid CDL drivers license, Class A with tanker endorsement
• I have a valid CDL drivers license, Class B
• I have a valid CDL drivers license, Class B with tanker endorsement
• I do not currently possess a valid drivers license

03

The minimum age to be able to work in this position is 16 years old. Are you at least 16 years old now, or will be when the job starts?

• Yes
• No

04

Will you be 18 years of age or older when the job starts?

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires regular availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. Are you able and willing to consistently work these non-traditional hours?

• Yes
• No

06

Did you work as a seasonal worker for the City of Mankato in 2025 or earlier?

• Yes
• No

07

Select the work experience you have with any of the following pieces of equipment. (select all that apply)

• Agricultural tractors
• Ballfield groomer
• Brush chipper
• Carpentry hand tools
• Carpentry power tools
• Commercial riding mowers
• Crack sealing equipment
• Front end loaders
• Grader
• General landscaping tools
• Hydraulic backhoe
• Leaf blowers
• Log splitter
• Motor grader
• Oil distributer
• Paver
• Paving rollers
• Power washer
• Sweeper
• Tractors
• Skid loader / Toolcat / Bobcat
• Weed trimmers
• None of the above

08

Select the work experience you have in any of the following areas. (select all that apply)

• Athletic field maintenance
• Ballfield maintenance
• Campground maintenance
• Facility maintenance
• Farm animal care / operations
• Janitorial experience
• Landscape and planting
• Mowing and trimming / turf maintenance
• Ordinance enforcement
• Tree trimming and removal
• None of the above

09

On what date would you be available to start?

10

Select the following dates you would be available for seasonal employment with the City of Mankato. (select all that apply)

• September 1 - September 15
• September 16 - September 30
• October 1 - October 15
• October 16 to October 31

11

Select your FIRST CHOICE of a seasonal position you would be interested in working. (only select one)

• Athletic Facilities Maintenance - grounds and building maintenance, ball field maintenance, and special events preparation at Frank Rogers Park and ball field. Serves as crew leader
• Garbage Pickup in City Parks - pick up garbage from city-owned parks on Friday-Saturday-Sunday only
• Landscape maintenance - planting, caring for flowers and shrubs, watering, and weeding
• Grounds Maintenance/Weed Control - mowing, trimming, litter control

12

Are you able to perform the physical and mental demands of the position?

• Yes
• No

13

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not be limited to: pre-employment personnel assessment, verification of employment and education records, identification verification, drivers license record, and criminal history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Mankato

Address PO Box 3368

Mankato, Minnesota, 56002

Phone 507-387-8531

Website http://www.mankatomn.gov/jobs