Seasonal Public Works Position

To Apply visit the City of Blaine Careers Site

Description

Under the supervision and direction of the Public Works Department Supervisors, these seasonal positions perform various types of manual labor in the general maintenance of their department for a period of up to 67 working days.  Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.  No weekends, nights or holidays.

Examples of Duties

PARKS - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs park maintenance, mows and trims lawn, ball fields, playgrounds, etc.

• Performs landscape maintenance duties, prunes trees and shrubs, installs mulch, waters, etc.
• Performs janitorial duties in park buildings which includes vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning of restrooms, etc.
• Trash collection throughout the park system.
• Performs various painting tasks on park facilities.
• Performs athletic field maintenance including laying out fields, dragging fields, painting field markings, installing bases, etc.
• Performs specific gardening functions on City-owned landscaped areas throughout the City, including planting, weeding, mulching beds, pruning shrubs and trees, and watering plants.

 STREETS - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs pothole-patching duties throughout the City.
• Performs boulevard mowing throughout the City.
• Performs boulevard repairs (sod/black dirt and seed) or boulevard tree trimming.
• Performs routine refuse removal from boulevard and road ditches.
• Assists on asphalt overlay projects, involving traffic control, shoveling asphalt, operating roller, or other duties as assigned.

WATER - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine hydrant maintenance, repair and exercising, including painting and lubrication of parts.
• Performs various cleaning and/or painting duties in and around well houses and water plants.
• Assists with gate valve exercising and repair.
• Performs routine lawn and landscaping duties around pump houses and water plants.

 SEWER / STORM - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists with jetting and cleaning of storm sewer and sanitary sewer pipe.
• Performs repair and maintenance of catch basins, manholes, lift stations, sidewalks and curb and gutter
• Performs tree and brush removal.
• Assists with removal of sand and sediment from storm water infrastructure.

 MECHANICS - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine custodial duties throughout the Public Works maintenance shops, including floor care and normal house-cleaning duties.
• Performs painting duties in and around the Public Works buildings.
• Assists in certain auto or machine maintenance, including sharpening mower blades, changing oil, greasing equipment, etc.
• Performs parts-running errands.
• Performs vehicle-cleaning activities.

 OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or apparent that could include work in any of the other divisions of the Public Works Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of operation of lawn care equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with City staff and the public.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.  

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 17 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Supplemental Information

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Blaine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.