PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER (Part-Time)

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Position: Parks Maintenance Worker Department: Parks and Recreation Location: Cambridge, MN Job Type: Part-time, up to 1040 hours annually, based on departmental needs Work Schedule: Varies, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work Setting: Parks grounds and facilities FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Union: Non-Contract Compensation: Expected 2026 Hiring Range: $22.70 – $24.19 per hour, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity. Full Range: $22.70 – $29.30 per hour, with the potential for additional longevity-based pay. Application Requirements: Applicants must complete all sections of the online application, including Work Experience and Education, and attach a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Application and Selection Process: After the posting closes, Human Resources will review all applications. If your qualifications align with the requirements, you will be contacted via email with details regarding the next steps in the selection process. Interviews for this position will be conducted in-person only on either Thursday, July 23rd, or Friday, July 24th. Benefits: Isanti County offers part-time employees the following benefits on a prorated basis: Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave 12 paid holidays per year Deferred compensation plans Public Employee Retirement Association contributions from both employer and employee Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program General Definition of Work: Performs work maintaining park grounds and facilities, servicing and repairing park equipment, including natural resource management, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Division Leader. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performs manual labor to maintain appearance, repair, construct, and maintain the park system grounds, building, and facilities. Removes fallen trees, stumps, limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions. Assists with snow removal and trail grooming. Performs manual labor to carry out the annual prescribed burn objectives. Repairs, paints, and stains playground equipment, bike racks, bulletin boards, fences, gates, etc. Completes Park improvement projects with other county staff. Identifies plant and animal pests to be controlled; mixes and applies chemicals to control weeds and insects. Performs general maintenance on equipment and tools used in the park system. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED and moderate experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a Class D endorsement in the State of Minnesota. Special Qualifications None Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance used in park work, such as lawn mowers, tractors, sweepers, generators, utility vehicles, snowplows, snow groomers, trucks, trailers, chainsaws, chipper, weed whips, power tools, etc. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and completing tasks in a timely manner. Ability to work independently and solving problems with little supervision. Ability to walk long distances in all types of terrain and outdoor conditions. Ability to work some weekends and holidays. Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance. Working Conditions Physical Requirements and Activity: This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds; requires standing, walking, using hands, speaking, hearing, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, and sometimes sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting. Sensory Requirements: Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Sensory Utilization: Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection of small defects, using measuring devices, assembly, or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities. Environmental Conditions: Work requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; occasionally requires high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock, vibration; generally loud noise location. Supplemental Information A fully completed Isanti County Online Application and resume must be received by Human Resources by the closing date and time listed on the posting. Materials received after the closing date and time will not be considered. The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points. Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law. A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search. Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County. Equal Opportunity Employer; This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Isanti County