Parking Maintenance & Custodial Worker

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Intergovernmental Center - 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202600034
Department: Administrative Services
Division: 6498210 Parking-Special Svc District
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with varying days and hours.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Nature of Work:

Parking Maintenance and Custodial Worker is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of parking facilities, as well as other public spaces within the city. Working both independently and under the supervision of the Parking Facilities Technician and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide critical custodial services while also maintaining parking structures and related areas. This position is a year-round position.
About Us:
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well .Come grow your career with us!
Team members are employed by an approved third-party staffing agency.

Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:

• Performs regular cleaning of the skyways, parking ramps, and public spaces.
• Performs minor maintenance on automated pay stations, gate arms, and other parking related equipment.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as moping and sweep stairwells and empty garbage receptacles.
• Responds in a timely manner to all reports concerning damage to equipment, ramps, items in parking district and contact appropriate city staff.
• Ensures a safe, hazard free, and clean parking environment in ramps and throughout the district.
• Assists in patio washing within the downtown entertainment district.
• Monitors ice and snow conditions in all the downtown ramps and sidewalks.
• Enthusiastically provides customer service to guests while performing a multitude of diverse tasks.
• Adheres to first aid and emergency guidelines and procedures.
• Assists in performing general maintenance throughout the district.
• Demonstrates the initiative and commitment to communication and teamwork to assure optimal guest service.
• Acts as an ambassador for downtown visitors by providing friendly customer service and directions.
• All other appropriate duties as and when required by the Parking Facilities Technician or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

Other Work Functions:

• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.


Communicates With:

• Internally - Intergovernmental Center Staff, Public Works Staff
• Externally - Citizens, Downtown Property Owners

Supervision:

• N/A

Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Team members are employed by an approved third-party staffing agency.

Hours of Work
The Parking Maintenance and Custodial Worker is a part time job. Days will vary and will include days, evenings and weekends according to events in the downtown district. This position is a year-round position.
Not applicable. There are no benefits with this position.
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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Currently enrolled in High School or GED Program
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of college or technical training, but no degree
• Associates / 2 year certificate
• Bachelor's degree
• Masters or higher
• None of the above

03


Do you currently have a valid Minnesota driver's license or a valid driver's license from another state?

• Yes, I have a valid Minnesota driver's license
• Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state
• No, I do not currently possess a valid driver's license

04


Select the work experience you have with the following equipment: (select all that apply)

• Walk behind salt spreader
• Pressure washer
• Floor scrubber
• Ride on floor scrubber
• Ride on pressure washer
• Kaivac machine
• Gum removal machine
• Broom/dustpan
• None of the above

05


Will you be 18 years of age or older when the job starts?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you able to work a flexible schedule with varying days and hours?

• Yes
• No

07


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: if selected as a finalist for the Parking Maintenance & Custodial Worker position, please indicate your acknowledgement that this position will be employed through a third party staffing agency.

• Yes
• No

Required Question