Maintenance Worker - Public Works

Salary: $17.39 - $24.23 Hourly Location : Brooklyn Park, MN Job Type: Seasonal Temporary (0-39.99 Hrs/Wk; Job Number: 2026-00037-GH Department: Operations & Maintenance Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Vacancies: 10 Address: Public Works Building A, 8300 Noble Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN Posting Type: Open to the public Position Summary The Public Works Department is currently recruiting applicants to fill temporary/seasonal positions up to 40 hours a weekto assist in the day-to-day maintenance of Streets, Fleet, Utility, and Park & Building Maintenance. Opportunities are available at a variety of skills and levels from unskilled to skilled laborers. Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until all positions are filled. If you have interest in these positions it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing this announcement as the vacancy may close without notice. NOTE: If age 17 or do not have Driver's License, you may operate small equipment only. If age 17 and no driver's license, pay is $15.26/hour. If age 17 with driver's license, pay is $15.82/hour. If age 18 and no driver's license, pay is $16.39-$20.76/hour. If age 18+ with drivers license, pay is $17.39-$22.17 If age 18+ with commercial drivers license, pay is $18.44-$24.23 Essential Duties and Responsibilities All Seasonal Public Works positions: Perform heavy manual labor Collect and maintain records Promote harmonious relations with fellow employees, divisions, departments and with the public Perform and assist with any Operations and Maintenance-related duties Operate vehicles and/or small equipment (If age 17 or do not have a driver's license, may operate small equipment only e.g., weed whipper) Street Maintenance Division: Perform operator type maintenance on assigned vehicles/equipment Assist and perform maintenance and repair on asphalt streets, parking lots and trails, and concrete curb and sidewalks Assist and perform storm sewer and drainage maintenance and repair Assist and perform maintenance of traffic signs and markings Fleet Maintenance Division: Perform automotive/truck vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair Pick up and deliver parts Perform and assist with general cleaning of the shop and equipment Utility Maintenance Division: Assist with the maintenance and repair of water mains, water services, valves, fire hydrants, meters, etc. Assist with the maintenance and repair of sewer mains, sewer services, manholes, etc. Park & Building Maintenance Division Perform and assist with general cleaning of facilities Perform and assist with maintenance tasks Perform and assist with operator-type maintenance on vehicles/equipment Perform and assist with parks and public grounds/right-of-way turf, landscape and clean-up maintenance Perform and assist with tree maintenance Perform and assist with park facilities maintenance Minimum and Desired Qualifications Education High school graduate or the equivalent Experience 17 years of age for Park & Building Maintenance 18 years of age or older for Streets, Fleet and Utility Maintenance positions Licenses/Certifications Valid, unrestricted, Class D driver's license required for Streets and Utility Maintenance positions Valid, unrestricted, Class D driver's license preferred for Park & Building Maintenance positions Equivalency An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner Ability to perform heavy manual labor and meet the physical demands of the position Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperature extremes Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement Desired Qualifications Previous experience operating small equipment Previous work experience in: Street maintenance or concrete Fleet maintenance Park and/or building maintenance Utilities, streets or landscape maintenance Industrial or automotive type painting Soldering and welding Valid Minnesota Class "B" CDL CPR, First Aid, AED certifications Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s) Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties. Positions are temporary/seasonal positions that will work up to 40 (forty) hours per week. Seasonal work may be performed anytime between the dates of April 1st - October 31st, per union contract. Hours Street & Fleet Maintenance: Work shifts are Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, four days a week. Utility Maintenance: Work shifts are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Park & Building Maintenance: Work shifts are 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Evening and weekend shifts may be assigned as needed. Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling Ability to lift up to 60 lbs Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home. Additional Information Department/Division: Public Works Anticipated Hiring Wage: $17.39-22.17 hourly We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including: Vacation New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year Sick Leave Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation Holidays 12 paid holidays per year 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval Health Insurance: Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week Dental Insurance Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan Life Insurance The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates Disability Insurance Short-term disability insurance available at group rates Long-term disability insurance available at group rates Retirement Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions) Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services Fitness Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered Direct Deposit (mandatory) Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits: Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate Decreasing Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account(s) Deferred Compensation, if enrolled. Seasonal/Temporary employees Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year. Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 02 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 03 Are you 17 years of age or younger? Yes No 04 Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class "B" CDL? Yes No 05 Do you possess a valid Class D MN Driver's License? Yes No 06 Do you have experience operating small equipment? Yes No 07 Do you possess current CPR, AED or First Aid certification? Yes No 08 Are you willing to be outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather and temperature extremes? Yes No 09 Which level best describes your experience in street maintenance such as concrete replacment, hot mix patching, paving, sweeping, sign repair, etc.? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 10 Which level best describes your experience in a park maintenance department including turf maintenance, mowing, seeding, aerating, irrigation systems, building maintenance, snow removal, etc.? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 11 Which level best describes your experience in repairing water mains, water services, valves, fire hydrants, meters, or manholes? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 12 What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park? Current Brooklyn Park Resident Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park BrookLynk alumni None apply Other 13 If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park. 14 Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply) Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Vietnamese Laotian None of the Above 15 Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in: Street/Fleet Maintenance (Valid Class D driver's license required) Utility Maintenance (Valid Class D driver's license required) Park & Building Maintenance All Divisions Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10