Parks Worker II

Join our team! Are you looking to further your career with the City of St. Paul? Our Parks and Recreation is hiring diverse and talented individuals to join our team. As a Parks Worker II, you help make St. Paul one of the most livable cities in America. 

Here’s what you can expect to do: 

• Perform manual labor to maintain and repair the City of Saint Paul's parks and recreation facilities such as parks, parkways, recreation centers, and other structures. 
• Drive vehicles, operate a variety of tools and equipment including floor machines, and safely uses chemicals for maintenance work. 
• Conform with all department, city, and state safety rules and regulations. 
• Inspect and perform grounds keeping services, maintain ice skating rinks, and perform snow removal as assigned. 

Information Specific to this Position: 
Hours and schedule varies. Nights, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Training will be provided. 

The Parks Worker II position is entry level to career opportunities include pathways into Parks Worker III, Grounds Crew Leader, and Parks Maintenance Supervisor positions. 

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time. 

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.

 Position Requirements:

Must have two seasons of full time work (at least 1000 hours) in park maintenance or custodial work and one year of experience driving with a valid driving license.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.

 How to Apply:

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Please include your job history on the application.

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.

 Learn more about our Hiring Process:

Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements and receive an assessment score of 75% or higher will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. You will be notified of your status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.  

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a driver’s license check, and a background check 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.
 
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment 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.