Seasonal/Temporary Govt Bldgs Maintenance

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : Owatonna, MN
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Job Number: Seas Govt Bldgs Maint 05 2026
Department: Facilities
Division: Building and Grounds Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 12:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA


Description
DEPARTMENT: Buildings/Grounds Maintenance

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Facilities Manager

DIRECTION OF OTHERS: None

NATURE OF WORK: General maintenance functions, associated with grounds, building, and street maintenance.

2026 SEASONAL TEMPORARY POSITION
Approximate dates of employment - June 2026 - September 2026

Facilities - Government Buildings Maintenance will be responsible for maintaining the West Hills Campus and helping in parks department when needed.

Duties / Responsibilities
WORK PERFORMED/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

I. Perform turf care and floral display maintenance functions.

II. Perform custodial functions at public facilities.

III. Maintain athletic fields and other athletic/recreational use facilities.

IV. Assist in street and sidewalk maintenance.

V. Assist in forestry practices.

VI. Assist in other duties when requested.

VII. Report any vehicle or equipment damage to your supervisor.

VIII. Report any personal injury or accident to your supervisor.

IX. Answer questions of the general public when in the field, or direct public to the proper employee.

X. Perform related work as assigned.

EXTENT AND TYPE OF INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC
I. Answer questions of the general public when in the field or direct public to the
proper employee.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
I. Must posses a valid driver's license

EQUIPMENT AND TOOL OPERATION
I. All turf related equipment, hand power tools, and custodial tools/equipment.

Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must hold a valid class D driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the use of turf care equipment, athletic field maintenance, routine custodial functions for buildings, and general grounds maintenance.

Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands
WORKING HOURS AND CONDITIONS
2026 Seasonal/Temporary Position. Hours vary, up to 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday. Some weekend work may be required.

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk on uneven and rough terrain as well as paved and unpaved trails, use hands and arms to handle and manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and operate foot controls on equipment. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. When training others in equipment operation the employee is frequently exposed to bouncing, jostling, twisting, and turning of the upper body. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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01


Do you currently hold a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you at least 18 years of age by hire date?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have experience in park or government buildings maintenance with the City of Owatonna?

• Yes
• No

04


Please indicate whether you have experience performing the following grounds maintenance functions.

• Lawn mowing
• Athletic field maintenance
• Golf course maintenance
• Weed trimming
• Gardening/Landscaping
• I do not have experience in the above functions

05


Do you have experience using grounds maintenance equipment (riding mowers, weed trimmers, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

06


Describe in detail your experience using grounds maintenance equipment. If no experience, type N/A.
07


Please indicate whether you have work experience in daily garden and landscape care (check all that apply):

• Weed control
• Irrigation
• Mulching
• Pruning
• I do not have this experience

08


Which location are you interested in working in (this does not guarantee a location but allows the hiring team to understand your interests). Please select all that apply.

• Lawn Maintenance
• Facilities - Government Buildings
• No preference

09


Are you able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds?

• Yes
• No

Required Question