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Form of workApplications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt and is ongoing. Performs various types of manual labor and operates light equipment in the maintenance of City streets, parks, utilities, and landscaping.Streets/Parks/Landscaping
- Patches streets
- Performs maintenance operations and repairs on Public Works buildings, facilities, and equipment, including light vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Assists with inspecting, repairing, and installing playground equipment.
- Mows grass, weed-whips parks & boulevard areas, maintains trees, shrubbery, and plants with hand and power equipment.
- Assists with the maintenance and marking of ball-playing fields.
- Picks up and removes trash from parks and landscaping.
- Assists with landscape functions including planting of trees, disposal, and cutting of limbs, operating chipper, and other appropriate equipment.
- Assists with construction, maintenance and repair of curbs and gutters, catch basins and storm drainage system, storm drainage detention facilities, asphalt and concrete streets, alleys, sidewalks, and trails.
- Assists with traffic control duties, including installation and maintenance of temporary and permanent signs and pavement markings.
- Picks up and removes trash from parks, landscaping and public right of way.
- Assists with repairs and maintenance of fire hydrants.
- Assists with restoring condition of road or ground affected by utility repair and maintenance work.
- Exercises and cleans gate valves.
- Data Entry
- Mows and weed-whips at City facilities.
- Assists other departments as needed or assigned.
- Follows all safety rules and procedures as outlined in the Brooklyn Center employee safety manual, O.S.H.A. laws, and other applicable rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision, lift up to 35 lbs. frequently, and be able to work outdoors for a full 40-hour work week as needed. The seasonal employment will begin no earlier than Monday, April 1, 2024.
Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday from the week of Memorial Day (5/27) to the Friday prior to Labor Day (9/2). Work schedules outside this time period will be 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Completion of an online application is required. Do not refer to your resume - the staff member reviewing the application will not have access to your resume during the review process. The City does not allow attachments to the online application. If you would like to submit a cover letter, resume, or other documentation, please e-mail it to
HR@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us - please reference the job title in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt.
The City of Brooklyn Center will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, ability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, veteran status, or membership on a local human rights commission, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression, and lawful participation in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Patient Registry. The City of Brooklyn Center will take all necessary steps to ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment. The contents of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be terminated by either party, at will. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. All employees are responsible for following applicable policies and procedures as defined by their manager or as described in the personnel handbook.
Employment Type: Seasonal
