Seasonal Maintenance Workers Makea Difference in Our Community Spring, Summer, and Fall!
Are you looking for a temporary position and like working outdoors? The City of Ramsey seeks hardworking and motivated individuals to join our team as Seasonal Maintenance Workers. This is your opportunity to contribute to the beauty, safety, and functionality of our streets, parks, trails, and facilities.
What You'll Do:
Maintain streets, park grounds, trails, buildings, and related facilities
Take on tasks like mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, and landscaping projects
Keep athletic fields in top shape and ensure public spaces stay clean and inviting by picking up trash
Assist with street and utilities maintenance, helping to keep our community running smoothly
What to Expect:
Temporary, non-union positions working up to 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday schedule, 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Positions begin in April or May and may extend through the fall months, depending on workload and availability under Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations (PELRA) guidelines.
While these positions are temporary, they offer a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a visible impact on the community. Please note that there is no guarantee of further employment after the season concludes.
Submit your application today! Interviews will be scheduled shortly after applications are received. Don't miss your chance to be part of a team that keeps our community thriving and beautiful.
- Must be 17 years of age and older on your first day of employment
- Must possess a high school diploma, GED or be a current student
- Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing
- Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Must have the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold or hot temperatures, high humidity, wind, or rain
- Must have the ability to finish work in a timely and efficient manner
- Must have the ability to get along with others including supervisors and coworkers
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous experience working for a municipality or county
- Previous paid professional experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or construction
- Mowing and trimming of City owned parks and trails
- Perform landscaping duties, including planting trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Pruning trees and shrubs
- Maintaining athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer), including field striping and dragging
- Assisting with park irrigation
- Perform basic carpentry, construction, painting, and repair work on City facilities and property
- Collect trash from parks, trails, roadsides, and other public areas
- Operating equipment including mowers, weed-whips, saws, pruners, and related tools
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance (e.g., oil and fluid checks)
- Street maintenance
- Utilities maintenance
- Perform other duties within the capabilities of the seasonal worker as assigned by a supervisor or lead worker
- Experience mowing grass using push or ride-on equipment
- Working knowledge of lawn mowers
- Experience using weed whips
- Experience using pruning equipment
- Experience using hand tools (e.g., pruners, shovels, hammers, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, construction, and/or painting
- Ability to safely operate equipment and follow safety procedures
