Job Summary

This is an entry level laborer position that performs park, building, and grounds maintenance year-round and will be assigned to work at the Bud King Ice Arena from August through March.

In addition to occasional call-back requirements to meet operation needs, the regular work schedule for this position will be as follows:

From September through March

• 8-10 hours per day on a rotating schedule from Saturday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

From April through August

• 8 hours per day from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday through Friday.
• Up to 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday one time per month from 6:00 to 10:00 AM

Selected candidates will be scheduled for an interview before October 31.

Job Duties or Essential Functions

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Mow grass in parks, medians, and other designated areas.
• Perform weed control and brush clearing in parks, on trails, and other designated areas.
• Clear snow and ice from paved areas including parking lots, public sidewalks, walking paths, and other designated areas.
• Clean, maintain, and repair interior and exterior components of shelters, lodges, and gazebos in the park system.
• Pick up trash from receptacles in public parks and downtown area.
• Assist with maintenance and conditioning of various types of outdoor athletic fields and courts.
• Assist with the repair of playground equipment, park benches, and park signage.
• Assist with form setting and flooding ice rinks. 
• Remove snow from flooded ice rinks.
• Assist with preparation for special events or projects.
• Perform light maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training required.

Minimum:

• High school diploma
• One (1) year of street or road maintenance experience
• Have or be willing to obtain class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within six months from date of hire
• Candidate must live or be willing to relocate within thirty minutes of the Winona city limits.

Desired:

• Some training at a technical or vocational school with a focus on park and recreation, mechanics, or related field.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Pool Operator Certificate

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance available on date of hire.
• Enrollment in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Plan. 
• Generous paid leave including 40 hours of vacation granted on date of hire with progressive accrual thereafter
• 12 paid holidays per year; and
• 96 hours of earned sick and safe time per year.
• Complete benefit overview

Required Application Documents

The following documents are required to apply for this position. The City hiring process is based on a merit point system and failure to complete information and provide required documents listed below may result in loss of examination points.

1. City of Winona employment application and questionnaire
2. Veterans only: Veteran’s preference form and member copy four of the DD214, or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested on the form. Points will only be awarded if documentation is submitted.

A cover letter and/or resume’ are not required to apply but may be provided in addition to the application and questionnaire form. A cover letter and resume’ will not be accepted in place of the application and questionnaire form.

If you have previously applied for a position with the City of Winona, you will need to complete a new application for this position.

How to Apply

Click "apply online" in the information box on the right side of this page. Select the form titled Full Time Park Maintenance Worker.

Process after Application Documents are Submitted

Examinations: 

Applicant must pass each examination in order to proceed to the next step.

1. Qualifications rating is pass/fail based on minimum requirements listed.
2. Assessment of application and supplemental questionnaire.
3. Panel interview.
4. Merit Board review and certification of finalists.

Results of Examinations: 

Candidates will be notified by mail or e-mail of initial examination results within approximately 20 days of job application deadline. Job offer will be made within 20 days of the Merit Board review date.

Job Offer Information

The following will be required of candidates after accepting the position and before starting employment.

• Driver’s license and criminal history check
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Medical physical and job screen

 Questions may be directed to the Human Resources office at 507-457-8234.

The City of Winona is an equal opportunity employer. The City considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.