Maintenance Worker - Recreation & Parks
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Job Title: Temporary/Seasonal Positions in Recreation & Parks
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 Edinburgh USA Golf, Edinburgh USA Clubhouse (Event Center), Brookland Golf Park, and 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.
AMENDMENT 3/06/26 : Payrates corrected with 2026 Maintenance Worker (IV-VI) payrates.
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
Edinburgh USA Golf and Brookland Golf
Operate weed whips
Operate push mowers
Operate riding lawn mowers
Change tee markers and pin placements
Clean restrooms
Mechanical and hand rake bunkers
Wash and park golf cars
Fill divots on tees and fairways
Edinburgh Clubhouse (Event Center)
Set-up and tear-down of rooms for facility events and activities
Light janitorial duties
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.
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.
Edinburgh USA Golf (8600 Edinbrook Crossing):
Work shifts are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Brookland Golf (8232 Regent Avenue North):
Work shifts are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Some weekends from 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Community Activity Center (5600 85th Avenue North):
Work shifts are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Clubhouse ( 8700 Edinbrook Crossing):
Work shifts are flexible and include evenings and weekends.
Anticipated Hiring Wage
: $16.39- $21.86 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.
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 Edinburgh USA Golf, Edinburgh USA Clubhouse (Event Center), Brookland Golf Park, and 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.
AMENDMENT 3/06/26 : Payrates corrected with 2026 Maintenance Worker (IV-VI) payrates.
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
Edinburgh USA Golf and Brookland Golf
Operate weed whips
Operate push mowers
Operate riding lawn mowers
Change tee markers and pin placements
Clean restrooms
Mechanical and hand rake bunkers
Wash and park golf cars
Fill divots on tees and fairways
Edinburgh Clubhouse (Event Center)
Set-up and tear-down of rooms for facility events and activities
Light janitorial duties
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.
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.
Edinburgh USA Golf (8600 Edinbrook Crossing):
Work shifts are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Brookland Golf (8232 Regent Avenue North):
Work shifts are from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Some weekends from 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Community Activity Center (5600 85th Avenue North):
Work shifts are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Clubhouse ( 8700 Edinbrook Crossing):
Work shifts are flexible and include evenings and weekends.
Anticipated Hiring Wage
: $16.39- $21.86 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.