Parks Maintenance Worker

Salary: $34.30 - $37.81 Hourly
Location : Shoreview, MN
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 202600010
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: PARK MAINTENANCE
Opening Date: 09/11/2026


DESCRIPTION


The City of Shoreview is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker in the Parks & Recreation Department.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Install, construct and maintain parks, parking lots, open spaces and trails.
• Perform landscaping and grounds care including planting, mowing, fertilizing, weed control, seeding, irrigation, etc.
• Maintain recreational areas such as ball fields, soccer fields, lacrosse fields, park shelters, ice rinks and other recreation facilities.
• Remove snow from Community Center, Library, School District offices, Fire Stations and park sidewalks, trails and parking lots.
• Perform duties in accordance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Perform routine safety checks and inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain accurate work records.
• Perform general labor including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 75 lbs. and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100 lbs.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License; with ability to obtain MN Commercial Driver's License Class A and tanker endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• 6 months maintenance work experience*
• 6 months experience operating trucks and other light equipment*
• Ability to lift and/or move 75-100 lbs
• The final candidate will be required to take and pass a drug test and physical exam.

* Vocational or Technical degree may be substituted for experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Vocational/technical graduate with training in park maintenance, landscaping or related field
• Additional experience operating trucks and light equipment
• Current Class A or B CDL license
• Relevant current certifications
• Commercial irrigation and/or horticulture experience
• Experience in park maintenance

OTHER

Hours: Normally, 6:30am - 3:00pm with some seasonal adjustments; subject to call back, unscheduled overtime, shift work and weekend duty.

Hiring Wage Range: $34.30 - $37.81 per hour, plus excellent benefits.
(2026 Full Wage Range: $34.30 - $45.78 per hour)

Deadline : Open until filled. First consideration given to applications received by September 28, 2026 .
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, kneeling, bending, squatting, grasping and stooping required for daily activities.
• Performs general labor including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 75-lbs and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100-lbs.
• Work outside on a daily basis operating construction/maintenance type vehicles and equipment.
• Work at elevated heights utilizing aerial equipment and ladders.

The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a


culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Shoreview offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as annual leave, paid holidays, and retirement saving options.
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01


Please assist us in evaluating your skills and abilities by completing this supplemental questionnaire. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or EQUIVALENT?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid, UNRESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE?

• I have a regular (Class D) driver's license
• I have a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• I have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license

04


This position requires you to have a CLASS A CDL within 1 year of hire. Will you obtain your Class A CDL within 1 year of hire?

• I already have my Class A CDL
• I do not have a Class A CDL, but could obtain one within 1 year of hire
• I do not have a Class A CDL, and cannot obtain one within 1 year of hire

05


Do you have a TANKER ENDORSEMENT, or will you be able to obtain one within 1 year of hire?

• I have a current Tanker endorsement
• I do not have a Tanker endorsement, but could obtain one within 1 year of hire
• I do not have a Tanker endorsement, and cannot obtain one within 1 year of hire

06


This position includes LIFTING AND MOVING equipment, supplies and chemicals. Can you frequently lift and move 75 POUNDS?

• Yes
• No

07


Can you occasionally lift and move 100 POUNDS?

• Yes
• No

08


How many years of experience do you have OPERATING TRUCKS AND a variety of LIGHT EQUIPMENT? Examples of light equipment include jack hammer, compressors, commercial tractors, skid loader, motorized generator, tapping machine, welder, mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws, weed whips, etc.

• No experience with trucks and light equipment
• Less than 6 months experience
• 6 months - 11 months experience
• 1 year experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 years experience
• 5 or more years experience
• I am substituting a related vo-tech degree for the 6 month experience requirement

09


How many years of experience do you have in GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORK? Examples of general maintenance experience include mechanical work, earthwork, equipment operation, or a municipal maintenance background.

• No general maintenance experience
• Less than 6 months experience
• 6 months - 11 months experience
• 1 year experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 years experience
• 5 or more years experience
• I am substituting a related vo-tech degree for the 6 month experience requirement

10


How many years of experience do you have in PARK MAINTENANCE? Examples of parks maintenance experience include using commercial mowers, maintaining recreation facilities, minor park building repairs, equipment maintenance, dragging ball fields, flooding ice rinks, planting & maintaining trees/shrubs/ flowers/lawns, maintaining sprinkler systems, etc. DO NOT include yard work experience from maintaining your lawn. Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.

• No park maintenance experience
• Less than 6 months experience
• 6 months - 11 months experience
• 1 year experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 or more years experience

11


If you marked park maintenance experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise, enter n/a.
12


Please mark the COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE EXPERIENCE tasks you have experience with below. Mark all that apply.

• Knowledge of the standard practices of landscaping and plant diversity
• Maintained flower beds using annuals, perennials, and other plants
• Select appropriate annuals/perennials for creating flower beds
• Maintained/selected appropriate turf for soil and general weather conditions
• No commercial horticultural experience with these tasks

13


If you marked commercial horticulture experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise, enter n/a.
14


Please mark the CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS you have. Mark all that apply.

• Minnesota Tree Inspector
• Playground Inspector
• Pesticide Application A (core license)
• Pesticide Application E (turf and ornamentals)
• Turfgrass Certification
• I do not have any of the above certifications

15


Please mark the COMMERCIAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM tasks you have experience with below. Please do not include experience with a personal home irrigation system. Mark all that apply.

• Use power equipment and hand tools to install and maintain irrigation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, control panels, valves, pumps, etc.
• Check system for proper operation and timing.
• Review blue prints, schematics and drawings.
• No experience with these commercial irrigation system tasks.

16


If you marked commercial irrigation system experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise, enter n/a.
17


Have you taken any courses, or graduated with degree, in parks maintenance and repair from a VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL?

• I have graduated with a Vo-tech degree in parks maintenance, horticulture, or a related field
• I have taken related classes and/or certificate programs at a Vo-tech school
• I have not taken any classes at a Vo-tech related to parks maintenance

18


If you marked that you have a related vo-tech degree above, what do you have your degree in? Otherwise, enter n/a.
19


This position requires CALL BACK and UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME. For example, snow and ice control, irrigation system issues, downed trees due to power lines, vandalism, pavilion rentals, and sports tournaments can require you to come to work during non-work hours. Can you meet these attendance requirements?

• Yes
• No

Required Question