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Parks Department - Public Service Worker

Location: Wayzata, MN
Salary: $25.79-$35.15 per hour

The City of Wayzata is accepting employment applications for two Public Service Workers in the Parks Department within Public Works. Applicants with experience and/or education in gardening and horticulture are encouraged to apply!

General Duties

 This position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks associated with the day-to-day maintenance of parks, gardens, beaches, athletic fields, public grounds, play structures, trails, recreation sites, park structures and associated amenities. The Parks Department operates a wide range of motorized and non-motorized equipment and tools; performs inspection and maintenance on tools and equipment; performs a variety of snow plowing tasks, operates light and heavy equipment and other equipment as necessary, assists other departments when assigned; and performs a variety of maintenance tasks associated with the day to day operations.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
• Valid MN Driver’s license with good driving record 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, when required 
• One year of park maintenance experience 
• Possess (or be able to obtain within 6 months) a valid MN Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements 

 

Desired Qualifications

• Two years of experience in municipal park maintenance
• Two years of experience in horticulture, landscaping turf grass and/or forestry 
• Two years of experience in repairing grounds maintenance equipment 
• Vocational/technical training in public works, landscaping, horticulture and/or forestry 

 

Apply

For complete information on the position, please see the attached job description. The 2024 pay range is $25.79 - $35.15 per hour, depending on qualifications along with excellent benefits. More detail on the City’s benefits package is provided below.

Completed applications are due by Sunday, February 11, 2024 no later than 11:59 p.m. All submissions require a cover letter, resume, and City application. Direct correspondence to: [email protected] or mail to City of Wayzata, Human Resources, 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Apply at: https://wayzata.org/696/Public-Service-Worker---Parks-Department

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