Temporary Groundskeeper (Non-Union)

Temporary Groundskeeper (Non-Union)

Salary

$17.50 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Duluth, MN

Job Type

Temporary (Non-Union)

Job Number

D26085

Department

Property, Parks, & Libraries

Division

Park Maintenance

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Probation Period

N/A

Eligible List Duration

N/A

• Description
• Questions

Job Posting Information

About this Position

Park Maintenance temporary employees perform manual, unskilled, and semi-skilled maintenance work at various City parks and facilities.

• Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Some weekend and evening shifts may be assigned.)

• Pay Rate for Temporary Groundskeeper position: $17.50/hour (requires a drivers license)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. Incumbents work as instructed and consult with the supervisor.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Does not supervise.

Job Requirements

Age Requirement

A. Must be age 18 or older.

License Requirement

A. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota drivers license or equivalent.

Knowledge Requirements

A. Knowledge of problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques.

B. Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.

C. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, City policies and procedures.

Skill Requirements

A. Skill in safe use of required tools and maintenance equipment.

B. Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, general computer systems, job required software applications, the internet, and modern office equipment.

C. Skill in managing ones own time.

D. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability Requirements

A. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

B. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

C. Ability to create and maintain a positive working environment that welcomes diversity, ensures cooperation, and promotes respect by sharing expertise with team members, fostering safe work practices, and developing trusting work relationships.

D. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.

E. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

F. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

G. Ability to wear and use proper personal protective equipment as necessary.

H. Ability to shovel and sweep.

I. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

J. Ability to work in dusty, dirty, wet, and muddy conditions.

K. Ability to frequently bend, squat, crawl, climb, reach, crouch, kneel, balance, push and pull to perform park and garden maintenance tasks.

L. Ability to use a variety of hand tools, shovels, rakes, hoes, loppers, mowers, weed whips, blowers, and other park maintenance equipment.

M. Ability to use garden and landscape tools and equipment, including tillers, lawn tractors, and utility vehicles.

N. Ability to frequently lift and carry items, such as fertilizer sacks, tools, and maintenance machinery.

O. Ability to problem solve a variety of situations.

P. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.

Q. Ability to attend work as scheduled and/or required.

Physical Demands

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds with assistance, or crouching or crawling in restricted areas.

Work Environment

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, or with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals). Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. Employees may work in all types of weather conditions.

Selection Process Information

The City of Duluth conducts the following pre-employment checks for this position:

• Criminal History Check
• Drivers License Check (if required for position)
• Pre-Work Screening Physical Exam

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the Citys pre-employment process before their first day of employment with the City.

Non-Discrimination

The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)

For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at 218-730-5210, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through 218-730-5630.

Work Eligibility

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire. All City of Duluth employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for the City of Duluth, throughout the duration of employment.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)

Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education & Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections

To apply for Veterans Preference, the applicant must attach the required documents when submitting their application.

• Scan and combine all documents into one file before uploading it to the Attachments section of the application.
• Submitting this information is optional, but preference points cannot be awarded without it.
• Points are only awarded if the applicant passes all exams and submits all required documents to Human Resources.

OPEN SELECTIONS

Veteran

Required Documents:

• DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

• DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

• Marriage certificate;
• DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
• USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must currently be married to the veteran;
• The veteran must meet the minimum qualifications for the position but be unable to use the preference because of a service-connected disability. The applicant must explain this in their response to the related question in the Agency Questions section of the application.

Spouse of Deceased Veteran

Required Documents:

• Marriage certificate;
• Death certificate;
• DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
• USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must not have remarried;
• The veteran must have died during active duty or as a result of an injury received during active duty.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS

Points are only awarded to Disabled Veterans score one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment.

Disabled Veteran

Required Documents:

• DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
• USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional information about Veterans Preference.

01

Are you age 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your drivers license status?

• Valid MN Class D or equivalent
• Valid MN Commercial Class C or equivalent
• Valid MN Commercial Class B or equivalent
• Valid MN Commercial Class A or equivalent
• No valid drivers license

03

Briefly describe your previous experience in relation to the temporary groundskeeper position. Be sure to include knowledge and experience with athletic fields, landscapes, facilities, gardens, and trails, as well as your knowledge and experience operating vehicles and equipment (i.e., one-tons, mowers, skid steers, etc.)

04

I understand that this is a non-bargaining unit, temporary position that does not qualify for employee benefits.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Duluth

Address 411 W 1st St

Duluth, Minnesota, 55802

Phone 218-730-5210

Website https://duluthmn.gov/human-resources