Parks Maintenance Worker

Department: Parks

Location: Other

Salary: $24.74 - $33.26 an hour

Open Date: 10/12/2026

Close Date: 11/2/2026

Description:

Close Date: November 2, 2026

Submit cover letter and resume with online application.

Job Description

The Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing manual labor by maintaining and repairing County park infrastructure. Responsibilities may include operating light equipment for the maintenance of county property; and performing manual labor to maintain parks and facilities along with operating heavy equipment to remove snow and ice from public roads.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Operates light equipment, including commercial mowers/zero turn, compact tractors, skid loaders, trimmers, chainsaws, snowmobile, utility vehicles, power tools and truck/trailer combinations to maintain park facilities and grounds or transport materials/equipment to assigned locations.

Performs manual labor to maintain parks to include cleaning and stocking restrooms, shelters, shops and other assigned areas; trimming, garbage removal/collection, painting, staining, sealing, shoveling, repairing, vandalism repair, installing, and/or removing assigned structures, signage or equipment; tree/chainsaw work, trail work, landscaping, carpentry, plumbing, installation/removal of swimming buoys; and cutting and splitting firewood.

Performs routine vehicle, equipment or facility maintenance operations, to include washing vehicles, changing oil, changing/sharpening mower blades, belt replacement, parts replacement, mechanical work, maintaining fluid levels, sharpening chainsaw chains, posting reservation signs, spraying chemicals, and performing snow removal and salting duties.

Operates heavy equipment including plows, heavy trucks, and motor graders for the Highway Department to remove snow and ice from gravel and paved public roadways.

Occasionally supervises part time help.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and/or Experience

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or G.E.D. and two years equipment operation or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class typically require:

· Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and no restrictions is preferred.

· Incumbents without a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and no restrictions must complete the written test to obtain the Class A Driver’s License within 3 months from date of hire and obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months from the date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

· Basic maintenance principles;

· Knowledge and ability to operate various light and heavy equipment;

· Chainsaw operation;

· Equipment maintenance and repair principles and practices;

· Herbicide and pesticide techniques;

· General maintenance concepts;

· Basic mathematical concepts;

· Applicable tools and equipment;

· Safe working practices;

· Safe driving practices;

· Customer service principles;

· Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;

· Modern office technology.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Performing manual labor;

· Performing basic preventative maintenance;

· Herbicide and pesticide handling;

· Using applicable tools and equipment;

· Performing basic mathematical calculations;

· Operating light and heavy equipment;

· Operating small hand and power tools, chainsaws and other related equipment;

· Understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions;

· Performing routine maintenance and repair activities;

· Transporting equipment to worksites;

· Providing customer service;

· Ability to efficiently work alone and with others;

· Utilizing technology and relevant programs;

· Ability to supervise others;

· Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; and intense noise.

Additional Information

2026 Salary Information

GRADE LEVEL: HB22

Hourly Pay Range: $24.74 - $33.26

• 24-hour vacation bank upon hire for FT employees pro-rated for PT employees

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• 12 Paid holidays

• Retirement pension through MN PERA

• Student Loan Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employment with Meeker County qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Employee Referral Program

• Catastrophic Medical Leave Program

• Employee Recognition Program

• $20,000 Basic Life Insurance at no-cost to eligible employees

• County contribution towards Health Savings Accounts

• Medical Insurance

• Spending Accounts (HSA, VEBA & FSA)

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Vision Insurance

• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital

• Employee Assistance Program

For detailed information about Meeker County Employee Benefits, please go to our website:

Application Special Instructions

Submit cover letter and resume with online application.

Meeker County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Parks

Location : 5