Parks Department Cleaning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary The Recreation & Parks Department is currently recruiting applicants to fill temporary/seasonal positions up to 40 hours a week to assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the Community Activity Center (CAC). 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, may operate small equipment only. Payrates: If age 17 and no driver's license, pay is $15.36/hour

If age 17 with driver's license, pay is $15.82/hour. If age 18 and no driver's license, pay is $16.78-$20.25/hour. If age 18+ with drivers license, pay is $17.39-$22.17/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities All Seasonal Recreation & Parks positions: Perform general cleaning as well as general maintenance Promote harmonious relations with fellow employees, divisions, departments and with the public Perform and assist with any Recreation & Parks 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) Other job duties as assigned Community Activity Center Operate ice re-surfacing machine Sharpen skates for customers Perform general cleaning as well as general maintenance of facility and grounds maintenance Set-up and tear-down of rooms for facility events and activities Prepare racquetball courts for use Enforce safety rules and regulations that ensures the facility operates in a safe manner Minimum and Desired Qualifications Education High school graduate Experience 17 years of age (may operate small equipment only) 18 years of age or older Licenses/Certifications Valid driver's license (required to operate vehicles) Equivalency An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to solve problems according to established policy and procedure Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner 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 park and/or building maintenance experience CPR, First Aid, AED certifications Previous maintenance work experience Previous cleaning/janitorial work experience Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali or Lao, 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

Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 10 to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, possibly hazardous Work is performed in various conditions, indoors temperature controlled 40-50 degrees and outdoor in various weather conditions.

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. Sixty-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.

Our Vision, Values, and Goals Additional Information Department/Division: Recreation & Parks Anticipated Work Schedule: Positions are temporary/seasonal positions that will work up to 40 (forty) hours per week. Evening and weekend shifts may be assigned as needed. Community Activity Center (5600 85th Avenue North): Work shifts are 3:00 p.m

to 11:30 p.m. Anticipated Hiring Wage: $15.36- $22.17 hourly, depending on qualifications and team equity 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 humanresources@brooklynpark.org.