Seasonal Maintenance Workers

Salary: $15.45 - $18.54 Hourly Location : Ramsey, MN Job Type: Temporary Seasonal Job Number: 452-14 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Primary Objective of Position Seasonal Maintenance Workers Make a Difference in Our Community Spring, Summer, and Fall! Are you looking for a temporary position and like working outdoors? The City of Ramsey seeks hardworking and motivated individuals to join our team as Seasonal Maintenance Workers. This is your opportunity to contribute to the beauty, safety, and functionality of our streets, parks, trails, and facilities. What You'll Do: Maintain streets, park grounds, trails, buildings, and related facilities Take on tasks like mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and landscaping projects Keep athletic fields in top shape and ensure public spaces stay clean and inviting by picking up trash Assist with street and utilities maintenance, helping to keep our community running smoothly What to Expect: Temporary, non-union positions working up to 40 hours per week Monday through Friday schedule, 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Positions begin in April or May and may extend through the fall months, depending on workload and availability under Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations (PELRA) guidelines. While these positions are temporary, they offer a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a visible impact on the community. Please note that there is no guarantee of further employment after the season concludes. Submit your application today! Interviews will be scheduled shortly after applications are received. Don't miss your chance to be part of a team that keeps our community thriving and beautiful. Minimum QualificationsMust be 17 years of age and older on your first day of employment Must possess a high school diploma, GED or be a current student Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision Must have the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold or hot temperatures, high humidity, wind, or rain Must have the ability to finish work in a timely and efficient manner Must have the ability to get along with others including supervisors and coworkers Desired Qualifications: Previous experience working for a municipality or county Previous paid professional experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or construction Essential Job FunctionsMowing and trimming of City owned parks and trails Perform landscaping duties, including planting trees, shrubs, and flowers Pruning trees and shrubs Maintaining athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer), including field striping and dragging Assisting with park irrigation Perform basic carpentry, construction, painting, and repair work on City facilities and property Collect trash from parks, trails, roadsides, and other public areas Operating equipment including mowers, weed-whips, saws, pruners, and related tools Perform basic vehicle maintenance (e.g., oil and fluid checks) Street maintenance Utilities maintenance Perform other duties within the capabilities of the seasonal worker as assigned by a supervisor or lead worker Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience mowing grass using push or ride-on equipment Working knowledge of lawn mowers Experience using weed whips Experience using pruning equipment Experience using hand tools (e.g., pruners, shovels, hammers, etc.) Basic knowledge of carpentry, construction, and/or painting Ability to safely operate equipment and follow safety procedures This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Are you 17 years of age or older? Yes I will be by June 1, 2026 No 02 Do you possess a high school diploma, GED or are you a current high school student? I possess a high school diploma or GED I am currently in high school No 03 Do you possess a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing? Yes I have a learner's permit No 04 Do you have any experience mowing grass? At least 1 year of experience 2 to 3 years of experience 4 to 6 years of experience 7+ years of experience No experience 05 Do you have any paid professional experience in landscaping? At least 1 year of experience 2 to 3 years of experience 4 to 6 years of experience 7+ years of experience No experience 06 From the list below, check the equipment that you have experience using or have experience with the maintenance of this type of equipment. Push Mowers Riding Mowers Zero Turn Mowers Commercial Mowers Weed Whips Hedge Pruners Chain Saws Pole Saws Power Pole Saws Hand-held Saws No experience with any of the above 07 Do you possess any paid experience in construction? At least 1 year of experience 2 to 3 years of experience 4 to 6 years of experience 7+ years of experience No experience 08 Do you possess any paid experience in pothole patching? At least 1 year of experience 2 to 3 years of experience 4 to 6 years of experience 7+ years of experience No experience 09 Do you possess any paid experience flushing fire hydrants? Less than 1 year of experience 2 to 3 years of experience 4 to 6 years of experience 7+ years of experience No experience 10 Have you ever worked for a municipality (a city), county or state office? Yes No 11 If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us where you worked in the space below. 12 If you are hired, when could you start working for the City of Ramsey? 13 How many hours per week can you work? Please know that these positions generally work 40 hours per week. 40 hours per week (5 days at 8 hours) 32 hours per week (4 days at 8 hours) 14 I certify that all of my answers to the above questions are true, and I understand that any false information provided (or omission of information) will be cause for rejection of my status as a candidate for this opening. Yes No 15 Do you wish to apply for Veterans' Preference points?VETERANS' PREFERENCE POINTS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. ATTACH COPY OF "VETERAN'S DD214 COPY 2, 4 or 6), OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING MILITARY SERVICE. DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE OF THE POSTING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED (VETERAN IS DEFINED BY MINN. STAT. § 197.447). Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10