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Location : Central Maintenance Facility
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Job Number: 202200137
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Description
Park Facility Operations Assistant
Summer 2024
Pay: $21.588 per hour
Seasonal/Temporary; Not Benefit Eligible
Position is open until filled
The City of Eagan is hiring a Park Facility Operations Assistant!
Outgoing, independent staff is needed to assist with the supervision, coordination, and provision of park and facility maintenance. Applicant should have excellent customer service skills, grounds and/or building maintenance experience, and the ability to work outside.
If you are looking to gain experience and are working toward a degree in any of the following professions, this might be great work experience for you:
Parks and Recreation
Park Operations and Management
Forestry and Environmental Science
Facilities Management
Public Service or Government
Hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by schedules and need.
Position is May through September, 15 - 30 hours per week.
Essential Position Functions
Minimum Qualifications
You might be a good fit if you have:
Work Environment: 90% outside, 10% inside
Employee is 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 May through September. Weather conditions encountered may include heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc.
Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at !
The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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
If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at
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Will you be at least 18 years of age at time of hire?
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Do you have a valid driver's license? (this does not include a learners permit)
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Are you able to perform the essential position functions under the working conditions described?
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How much hands on experience do you have with park, athletic field, and/or facility maintenance?
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How much experience do you have as a supervisor or in a decision-making role within park, athletic, and/or facility maintenance?
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How much experience do you have in customer service, including conflict resolution?
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How much experience do you have in customer service in a parks and/or recreation setting?
08
Do you have experience assisting with the hiring and training of seasonal and/or other staff members?
09
Briefly describe your experience assisting with the hiring and training of seasonal or other staff members (NA if none).
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Do you have a degree in Parks & Recreation or a related field?
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Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).
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Please select the earliest day range you are available to BEGIN employment:
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Please select the latest date range you are available to work (last day of employment):
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Location : Central Maintenance Facility
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Job Number: 202200137
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Description
Park Facility Operations Assistant
Summer 2024
Pay: $21.588 per hour
Seasonal/Temporary; Not Benefit Eligible
Position is open until filled
The City of Eagan is hiring a Park Facility Operations Assistant!
Outgoing, independent staff is needed to assist with the supervision, coordination, and provision of park and facility maintenance. Applicant should have excellent customer service skills, grounds and/or building maintenance experience, and the ability to work outside.
If you are looking to gain experience and are working toward a degree in any of the following professions, this might be great work experience for you:
Parks and Recreation
Park Operations and Management
Forestry and Environmental Science
Facilities Management
Public Service or Government
Hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by schedules and need.
Position is May through September, 15 - 30 hours per week.
Essential Position Functions
- Provide on-site work direction to seasonal maintenance staff involved with: park, athletic field and facility maintenance, tournaments, reservations, special events
- Make contact with on-site facility users, athletic tournament directors and special event managers to coordinate schedules and ensure maintenance and service needs are being met
- Ensure safety protocols are being followed by staff and users
- Assist with training and orientation of seasonal staff
- Respond to inquiries and concerns related to facilities
- Ability to work independently
- Assist other staff as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Possess a valid drivers license and pass a background check
- 2 seasons of hands on experience with park, athletic field and/or facility maintenance
You might be a good fit if you have:
- Degree or course work leading to a degree or equivalent in Parks and Recreation or a related field
- Experience with park, athletic and/or facility maintenance that includes decision making
- Customer service experience that includes conflict resolution
Work Environment: 90% outside, 10% inside
Employee is 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 May through September. Weather conditions encountered may include heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc.
Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at !
The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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
If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at
01
Will you be at least 18 years of age at time of hire?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid driver's license? (this does not include a learners permit)
- Yes
- No
03
Are you able to perform the essential position functions under the working conditions described?
- Yes
- No
04
How much hands on experience do you have with park, athletic field, and/or facility maintenance?
- No Experience
- 1 season
- 2 seasons
- 3 seasons
- 4 seasons
- 5+ seasons
05
How much experience do you have as a supervisor or in a decision-making role within park, athletic, and/or facility maintenance?
- No Experience
- 1-2 seasons
- 3-4 seasons
- 5+ seasons
06
How much experience do you have in customer service, including conflict resolution?
- No Experience
- 1-2 seasons
- 3-4 seasons
- 5+ seasons
07
How much experience do you have in customer service in a parks and/or recreation setting?
- No Experience
- 1-2 seasons
- 3-4 seasons
- 5+ seasons
08
Do you have experience assisting with the hiring and training of seasonal and/or other staff members?
- Yes
- No
09
Briefly describe your experience assisting with the hiring and training of seasonal or other staff members (NA if none).
10
Do you have a degree in Parks & Recreation or a related field?
- Yes
- No
11
Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).
12
Please select the earliest day range you are available to BEGIN employment:
13
Please select the latest date range you are available to work (last day of employment):
Required Question
