Seasonal Mower

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 HourlyLocation : Rosemount, MNJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 2026-009Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 02/12/2026 Position Summary This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications on March 2nd. The Seasonal Mower is responsible for providing routine to semi-skilled seasonal work in the Parks Department including mowing, mower maintenance, thatching, and bagging of grass.This seasonal position will work one to five days per week (i.e., 8-40 hours) over a 67-day season, approximately April through October. The City is willing to consider flexible scheduling options within a Monday through Friday timeframe Essential Duties Operate large and small rotary riding mowers to maintain Rosemount's parks and facilities.Perform light maintenance and cleaning on mowers.Work with little or no direct supervision.Perform other various duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of age.High school diploma or GED equivalent.Valid Driver's LicenseAbility to operate large and small rotary riding mowers.Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time.Ability to work outdoors for entire shift.Ability to work 8-40 hours a week from April through October. Specific dates to be determined.Desired QualificationsFormal education or practical experience in mowing.Formal education or practical experience in maintenance of mowers.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesSome knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in general maintenance.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.Ability to operate a variety of motorized vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.Physical strength sufficient to do mowing tasks under varying weather conditions.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, hand, feel or operate objects; and reach out with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee can occasionally be required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Supplemental Information The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The City of Rosemount is an Equal Opportunity EmployerN/A01 Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No 02 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid Driver's License? Yes No 04 Are you able to perform manual tasks for extended periods of time? Yes No 05 Please indicate the months you will be generally available for work: April May June July August September October 06 Please indicate the days of the week you are generally available for work: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 07 Which option best describes your availability for seasonal employment throughout April to October? My schedule is very flexible; I am available to work up to 40 hours a week I am currently enrolled as a full-time student and could work any hours during my summer break (Please list those dates in your answer to the next question) I have other work/commitments but could work a varied part-time schedule I need to discuss a unique work schedule I am only available on weekends and/or holidays 08 Please describe your availability for work including dates and hours of work and/or any other schedules that you would need to work around. 09 Do you have any formal education or practical experience in any of the following: (check all that apply) Thatching of Turf Areas Operation of a Bagger on a Mower Operation of Trim Mowers Operation of Large Mowers Maintenance of Large and Small Mowers None of the Above 10 If you checked any of the choices above, please explain your experience and/or education in each of the areas. (Enter "NA" if not applicable) 11 Please list any additional skills, knowledge, or experience that makes you uniquely qualified or suited for this position. (Enter "NA" if not applicable) 12 ELECTION OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE The City of Rosemount awards preference to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.455. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached the appropriate documentation. Documents MUST be provided by attaching them to this application. Qualified veteran means: a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who has been separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States: *after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days, or; *by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty, or; *who has met the minimum active duty requirement as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, title 38, section 3.12a, or; *who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 95-202. Active military service must be certified by the United States secretary of defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the secretary. Veteran's preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is unable to qualify. You must submit a copy of your DD214 or other military documents to substantiate the service information requested on this form. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD214, and the veteran's FL802 or death certificate. You are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran. Additional preference is awarded to qualified disabled veterans. In addition to your DD214, disabled veterans must also supply form FL802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Claims not accompanied by proper documentation will not be processed. Documentation must be received, if your supporting documentation is not submitted Veteran's Preference Points will not be awarded. No Honorably Discharged Veteran Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran Spouse of Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran Spouse of Deceased Veteran Spouse of Deceased Disabled Veteran 13 How did you learn of this position posting? Newspaper City Website Indeed League of MN Cities Website Other Website Employee Referral Direct Mail or other City Advertisement Other Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02