Maintenance Worker V/VI - Park & Building Maintenance

The Operations and Maintenance Department is currently recruiting applicants to fill temporary/seasonal positions which may work up to 40 hours to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Park Maintenance Division. Opportunities are available at a variety of skills and levels from unskilled to skilled laborers.

NOTE:  The eligible list created from this exam may be used to fill Maintenance V-VI positions as they become available in other departments within the City.

Application Deadline:  This job posting will be open until filled.  If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

• Perform heavy manual labor 
• Perform and assist with general cleaning of facilities 
• Perform and assist with maintenance tasks 
• Operate vehicles/equipment 
• Perform and assist with operator-type maintenance on vehicles/equipment
• Collect and maintain records as required
• Perform and assist with any Operations and Maintenance-related duties
• Perform and assist with parks and public grounds/right-of-way turf, landscape and clean-up maintenance
• Perform and assist with tree maintenance 
• Perform and assist with park facilities maintenance 
• Promote harmonious relations with fellow employees, divisions, departments and with the public
• Other job duties as assigned or apparent 

Education
High school graduate or the equivalent

Experience
18 years of age or older

Licenses/Certifications
Valid, unrestricted, Class D Minnesota driver's license

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperature extremes 
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience operating small equipment
• Previous park and/or building maintenance experience
• Possess a valid Minnesota Class "A or B" Commercial driver's license
• Possess CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
• Previous maintenance work experience
• Previous cleaning/janitorial work experience
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s)

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values, and Goals
  
We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women.  If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.

Salary : $15 - $19