Parks Worker I - Seasonal/Temporary - City of Saint Paul

Do you love the outdoors and ready for some summer fun? 
 
Join our team! We are hiring diverse and talented people for seasonal Parks Worker positions. In this role, you help make Saint Paul one of the most livable cities in America.
 
About the position

Performs routine manual labor in parks, on a playground, at a golf courses, or other public grounds or buildings; and performs related duties as required. (Employees in this classification are hired for seasonal work.)
 
 Find out more about the role from our current Parks Worker I staff by watching our video.

Information regarding the current open positions
These are seasonal, temporary positions that may work part-time or full-time hours and are limited to a maximum of 1040 hours within one year. We have positions open for individuals with and without a Minnesota Class D Driver's License.

Hourly Rates of Pay
Parks Worker I – without a driver's license, may include weekends/evenings = $16.24/hour starting, $16.48/hour beginning July 1, 2024
Parks Worker I – with driver's license = $16.59/hour starting, $16.84/hour beginning July 1, 2024
Parks Worker I – with driver's license and a commitment to weekly weekend/evening work = $17.89/hour starting, $18.16/hour beginning July 1, 2024

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

Locations
Each location will have different work shifts and duties vary by location. All locations are in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Use the Supplemental Questionnaire section to specify which location you prefer and your schedule preference.

Park Worker I - -Highland National Golf Maintenance -- 864 South Snelling Avenue  
 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include: 

• Course setup including pin locations, tee markers, and divots
• Daily golf course maintenance 
• Operation, maintenance, and cleaning golf course equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Note: Positions at Highland Golf must be available to work every third weekend.

Park Worker I - Parks & Recreation Maintenance Team -- various locations (approximately 70 openings) 
 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include: 

• Light labor maintenance of park grounds and buildings including mowing and weed whipping 
• Daily janitorial maintenance of park spaces and facilities  
• Other duties as assigned

Note: Most, but not all, Maintenance Team positions require weekend hours.

Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.