• Job Description

  Req#: 5247800

  Do you love the outdoors and are ready for some summer fun?
  
  Join our team! We are hiring diverse and talented people for seasonal Parks Worker positions. In this role, you help make Saint Paul a city that works for us all.
  
  Here's what you can expect to do:

  Performs routine manual labor in parks, on a playground, at golf courses, or other public grounds or buildings; and performs related duties as required. (Employees in this classification are hired for seasonal work.)
  
  Find out more about the role from our current Parks Worker I staff by watching our video.

  
  Information regarding the current open positions
  These are seasonal, temporary positions that may work part-time or full-time hours and are limited to a maximum of 1040 hours within one year. We have positions open for individuals with and without a Class D Driver's License.
  
  The Parks Worker I position is entry level to career opportunities include pathways into Parks Worker II, III, Grounds Crew Leader, and Parks Maintenance Supervisor positions.
  
  Locations
  Each location will have different work shifts and duties vary by location. All locations are in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Use the Supplemental Questionnaire section to specify which location you prefer and your schedule preference.
  

  Park Worker I - Como Park Zoo and Conservatory -- 1225 Estabrook Drive
  Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Light labor assisting in the janitorial maintenance of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory grounds and buildings
  • Facility set ups for events, weddings, and daily operations of grounds
  • Other duties as assigned

  Note: Como Campus positions must be available to work weekends.
  
  Park Worker I - Parks & Recreation Maintenance Team -- various locations (approximately 70 openings)
  Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Light labor maintenance of park grounds and buildings including mowing and weed whipping
  • Daily janitorial maintenance of park spaces and facilities
  • Other duties as assigned

  Note: Maintenance Team positions require weekend hours.

  Park Worker I - Public Works -- 873 Dale Street North
  Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Light labor involving maintenance along boulevards and roadways including mowing and weed whipping
  • Roadway and sidewalk clean up in the downtown area
  • Signage assembly, equipment maintenance, and brush and debris removal
  • Other duties as assigned

  Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Some positions require a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

  Other:

  • Applicants selected for these positions must be available to work flexible hours when needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work in all weather and temperature conditions.

  Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
  

  First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

  Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

  Temporary: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This position is eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). Other benefits are not provided.
  
  Final Selection Process: If selected, you will be contacted for an interview.
  
  Pre-Employment Screening: This position require driver’s license check (if applying for a position that requires a driver's license) and requires a background check for applicants 18 years and older which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.
  
  Human Resources Contact Information:
  Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
  Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov
  

  The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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