Seasonal Parks Worker

Salary: $21.60 HourlyLocation : MN 56329, MNJob Type: Seasonal Part-TimeJob Number: 2026-SEASONAL-PK-1Department: AdministrationDivision: Property Management Opening Date: 03/10/2026Closing Date: 4/13/2026 4:30 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: NON-UNION Position SummaryNOW HIRING!JOIN OUR BENTON COUNTY PARKS TEAM!Benton County - Seasonal Parks WorkerBenton County is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position(s) of Seasonal Parks Worker. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply, regardless of skill or experience level.Position Details:Type: Seasonal, Part-TimeHours: Up to 24 hours per week (may vary depending on need)Schedule: Includes weekends and holidaysEmployment Period: End of April, Early May - Mid-September 2026Wage: $21.60 per hour (intended 2026 hiring rate)Interview Process:Initial interviews will be conducted in person and are TBD. Please monitor your email for updates and scheduling information.Location:Benton County and the Benton Beach Campground - The campground will be open from Friday, May 8, 2026, through Sunday, September 13, 2026.Application Deadline:Monday, April 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.View Full Job Description and Apply: Position SummaryMaintain and care for the county park properties and facilities.CLICK HERE to Visit the Benton County Parks Page!Explore the Benton County Parks website to gain valuable knowledge about our local parks. You'll find information on:Park locations and amenitiesPark rules and regulationsParks commissions and bylawsPark reservations and feesFrequently Asked QuestionsFUN FACT: Did you know there are currently seven parks in the unincorporated areas of Benton County, covering approximately 354 acres, with frontage on the Mississippi River and access to Little Rock Lake?Check out a . Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsA. Administer bookkeeping duties.B. Transports money and checks to the County Office if needed.C. Ensure County Park rules are followed. Inform Park patrons of park ordinances and notify law enforcement if necessary.D. Performs grounds keeping duties for county park properties, including lawnmowing, weed trimming, raking, brush removal, and landscaping.E. Performs general cleaning and maintenance duties to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and professional appearance of county park buildings, facilities, and grounds.F. Maintains and performs upkeep and minor repairs on equipment.G. Maintains building security by locking and unlocking doors.H. Responds to emergency call-in duties.I. Assist with set-ups and take-downs of county park buildings and facilities if needed.J. Operate County vehicles and equipment according to department procedures.K. Deliver and pick up equipment and supplies to support the maintenance of the county park grounds and buildings.L. Provide oral and written reports to Property Management Staff to ensure park needs are met.M. Develop and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships.N. Regular attendance according to the department's work schedule.Additional FunctionsA. Attends trainings as needed.B. Subject to emergency call outside of normal work hours.C. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent. Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience RequiredQualificationsMinimum QualificationsA. Must be 18 years or older (to operate equipment).B. Must possess a valid driver's license while operating a vehicle on county business and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.C. Must successfully complete a background check. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions RequiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Working knowledge of cleaning and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment.B. Must possess the ability to solve problems and determine an appropriate course of action.C. Must possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrams, or schedule forms.D. Ability to physically operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment, and machines, including, but not limited to, commercial riding mowers, push mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, pickup trucks with trailers, tractors with blades, and skid loaders.E. Ability to operate all equipment and perform all work assignments in conformance with safety requirements.F. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with property management staff, other county employees, and the public.G. Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisor generally sets operating benchmarks, goals, and objectives.H. Requires considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources.I. Ability to travel within your daily work assignments.J. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.K. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.L. Performs physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.M. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours as necessary.N. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.O.Must comply with data practices policies and standards related to private data. Access to private data is limited strictly to what is necessary to perform assigned job duties. While accessing such data, the employee must take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related need. Once the work-related purpose has been met, private data must be properly secured and stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Must be able to physically operate a variety of equipment and machines, such as commercial riding mowers, push mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and leaf blowers. In addition, must be comfortable with tools such as rakes, shovels, hammers, saws, paintbrushes, and a wide variety of cleaning equipment.B. Must be able to operate equipment effectively and safely, such as a pickup truck pulling a trailer, including loading and unloading from the trailer, a tractor with a blade, and a skid loader.C. Must be able to perform moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-60 pounds).D. The job will require extensive time spent outdoors. Will be exposed to various elements of weather. Must be able to provide suitable clothing for various weather conditions.E. Environmental conditions include heat, cold, humidity, toxic chemicals, dust, noise, odors, machinery, and other related occupational hazards associated with park security and maintenance.F. This position may occasionally be exposed to offensive language, threats, mental effort, and stress.G. This position frequently performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.H. Performs duties and responsibilities in confined spaces.Hours of WorkA. Regular attendance in accordance with the department-approved work schedule is required. A. 1. Part-time hours may vary as needed. A. 2. Expected to work up to 24 hours per week, including weekends and holidays from early May to mid-September.Equipment UtilizedA. A wide variety of cleaning/maintenance equipment and supplies, commercial riding mowers, push mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, rakes, shovels, hammers, saws, and paintbrushes. In addition, must also be comfortable with maneuvering a pickup truck with a trailer, a tractor with a blade, a skid loader, and basic hand tools.B. Office equipment, computer hardware and software, and phones.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.This position is not eligible for benefits.01 REMINDER - Please be sure to:Attach your resume and a list of three professional references to this position and ensure all experience and knowledge referenced in the application questions are fully reflected in your online application. All required materials must be submitted by 4:30 PM on the application deadline date. Yes, I have attached my resume and a list of three professional references, and I understand that all experience and knowledge referenced in the application questions must be reflected in my online application. No, I have not attached my resume and/or a list of professional references, and I understand this may affect the review of my application. I am in the process of attaching one or more of the required documents and understand that all required materials must be submitted by 4:30 PM on the application deadline date to be considered, and that all experience and knowledge referenced in the application questions must be fully reflected in my online application. 02 I understand that I must thoroughly complete all my answers with regard to education, experience, certificates, and licenses, and the supplemental questions sections of my application. I must support the information I have included in my online application. I also affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the term "full-time" references a 40-hour work week. I understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I also understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitment with Benton County for up to three years.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score, which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Yes, I have read, understand, and agree to the above statement No, I do not acknowledge or agree to the above statement 03 PLEASE NOTE WHEN RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS: One year of full-time experience equals 2,080 hours (40 hours per week). Part-time hours must be prorated. For example, two years working 20 hours per week equals one year of full-time experience. Please select "Yes" below if you have read and understand this. Yes, I have read, understand, and acknowledge the instructions regarding full-time and part-time experience calculations No, I have not read, do not understand, or do not acknowledge the instructions regarding full-time and part-time experience calculations 04 A "Valid" driver's license is required for this position. Do you possess a "Valid" MN driver's license or are you eligible to obtain such a license upon offer of employment? Yes, I possess a "Valid" MN driver's license Yes, I possess a "Valid" Out-of-State (Non-MN) driver's license but would be eligible to obtain a MN driver's license upon offer of employment No, I do not possess a "Valid" driver's license 05 This position requires a criminal background check. If selected as the final candidate, do you consent to the background investigations related to this position? Yes, I acknowledge and consent No, I do not consent 06 Are you, or will you be by 5/31/2026, at least 18 years of age? Yes No 07 Are you a current permanent employee with Benton County? Yes, I am currently a permanent employee with Benton County No, I am not currently a permanent employee with Benton County 08 Have you previously been employed as a Seasonal Parks Worker with Benton County? Yes No 09 How many years of experience do you have working in a park environment? I do not have any park environment experience 1 month to less than 1 year of park environment experience 1 to less than 3 years of park environment experience 3 to less than 5 years of park environment experience 5 to less than 10 years of park environment experience 10 or more years of park environment experience 10 Please describe your experience in a park environment, including duties, responsibilities, and relevant skills. If you indicated experience above, include employer(s) and dates of employment. If you have no experience, type 'none.' 11 How many years of experience do you have performing ground maintenance duties? I do not have any experience performing ground maintenance 1 month to less than 1 year of experience performing ground maintenance 1 to less than 3 years of experience performing ground maintenance 3 to less than 5 years of experience performing ground maintenance 5 or more years of experience performing ground maintenance 12 Please describe your experience performing ground maintenance duties, including specific tasks, responsibilities, and any relevant skills. Include employer(s) and dates of employment. If none, type 'none.' 13 How many years of experience do you have cleaning public areas? I do not have any experience cleaning public areas 1 month to less than 1 year of experience cleaning public areas 1 to less than 3 years of experience cleaning public areas 3 to less than 5 years of experience cleaning public areas 5 or more years of experience cleaning public areas 14 Please describe your experience cleaning public areas, including specific tasks, responsibilities, and any relevant skills. Include employer(s) and dates of employment. If none, type 'none.' 15 Please indicate the types of equipment you have previously operated. Note: Any experience listed must also be reflected elsewhere in your application. "Check all that apply." I do not have any experience operating equipment Push Mower Lawn Tractor with blade Commercial Mower Powered Brush Cutter Powered Trimmer Gas Chainsaw Pickup Truck Skid Loader Single Axle Trailer 16 For the equipment you indicated above, please describe your experience, including the types of tasks performed, length of time operating each, and any relevant certifications or training. If none, type 'none.' 17 Please describe your experience with workplace safety, including any successes, challenges, or lessons learned on the job. 18 This position requires beginner-level (basic) knowledge of computer systems and software. Please indicate the areas in which you have beginner-level (basic) skills. "Check all that apply." No Experience Microsoft Office Products Microsoft Outlook Email & Calendar Internet Explorer/Chrome/Mozilla Firefox/Microsoft Edge Social Media/Website Administration Online Reservation Software 19 For each program selected above, please indicate your level of proficiency (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) and briefly describe your experience using these systems or software, and how you have used the program in a work or academic setting. Include any tasks or projects completed using these skills. If you selected "None," please enter "N/A."Proficiency Levels:Basic: Can perform simple tasks termediate: Can perform a wide range of tasks independently using multiple features.Advanced: Can use the program extensively, including complex functions, and can assist or train others. 20 Are you a U.S. Veteran, and are you applying for Veterans' Preference?Note: Eligibility for Veterans' Preference requires meeting specific criteria and submitting the appropriate documentation. Please see the next question for details. Yes, I am a Veteran, and I am applying for Veterans' Preference Yes, I am a Veteran, but I am not applying for Veterans' Preference No, I am not a Veteran 21 Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference points are awarded to qualified Veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled Veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled Veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the Veteran's DD214, and a Summary of Benefits Letter from the USDVAFL or death certificate. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON THE POSTED CLOSING DATE. Are you applying for Veterans' preference points? NO YES - a Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Stat 197.447 YES - a Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability. YES - spouse of a Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position, but their service-connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties). YES - spouse of a deceased Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days, received an honorable discharge, and had a service-connected disability. Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02