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Job Postings
FEBRUARY 2017
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Mankato, MN
DESCRIPTION:
Under general direction
of the Deputy Director of Public Works, the Superintendent plans,
organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates the activities of
staff engaged in construction, improvement, repair and maintenance
of parks, recreation areas, trails, natural/open space, grounds,
medians, park and aquatic facilities, playground equipment,
landscapes, streetscapes, and the urban forest.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with
major work in public administration, horticulture, or park
management with 7 years of park, swimming pool, ground maintenance,
work in aboriculture, ornamental horticulture, resource management
or other related experience, including 4 years of supervisory
experience. ALTERNATIVE: HS Diploma, with 10 years of progressively
responsible experience in public parks and facilities work,
including 4 years of supervisory experience; or equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience.
SALARY: $33.41-$40.64/Hr.
($69,493-$84,531 Annualized)
APPLY ONLINE BY: Monday, March 6, 2017-11:59pm - www.mankatomn.gov/jobs
Contact Person: Diane
Biedscheid, City of Mankato HR, (507) 387-8664 or dianeb@mankatomn.gov.
JOB OPENING
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The City of Plymouth
invites applications for the position of:
Seasonal Maintenance Workers - Parks and Forestry |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Parks and Recreation |
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HOURLY
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$14.98 - $16.18 Hourly |
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DURATION/HOURS: |
This is a seasonal position that will start in April and end
in October. Primary hours for this position are
Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm. The position shift maybe
evening or include one weekend day per week, as assigned. |
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OPENING
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02/01/17 |
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CLOSING
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This position is open until filled |
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CONTACT: |
To apply or to view the full job description, please visit
our website at http://www.plymouthmn.gov |
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Primary Objective
Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled tasks involving the
maintenance, repair, and construction of parks, trails, open
space, and related recreation facilities and equipment. |
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Major Areas of Accountability
· Performs
turf maintenance in and around park, trail and recreational
facilities.
· Prepares
athletic field surfaces for use.
· Performs
tree-care maintenance in parks, open spaces, and along
trails.
· Maintains
landscape and assists in the annual/perennial program.
· Completes
routine maintenance of parks, buildings, play areas, and
trails.
· Performs
other duties as assigned. |
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Minimum Qualifications
· Valid
driver's license with a good driving record.
· Relevant
experience related to construction or maintenance.
· Must
have physical strength sufficient to perform strenuous labor
tasks under varying weather conditions
Desired Qualifications
· Class
B CDL preferred |
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The City of Plymouth
invites applications for the position of:
Temporary Tree Inspector |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Parks and Recreation |
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HOURLY
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$12.28-$14.28 hourly |
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DURATION/HOURS: |
This position is temporary, May through September. |
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OPENING
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02/01/17 |
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CLOSING
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This position is open until filled |
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CONTACT: |
To apply or to view the full job description, please visit
our website at http://www.plymouthmn.gov |
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Primary Objective
To assist the Forester in providing technical, professional,
and advisory services to residents and city personnel
regarding forestry and horticulture and assist in a variety
of technical activities designed to promote and maintain a
healthy urban forest ecosystem. |
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Major Areas of Accountability
· Provides
the public and city personnel with technical and
professional guidance related to controlling Shade Tree
Diseases (DED & Oak Wilt) and hazardous trees on public and
private property within the city. Emphasis is placed on
maintaining positive relationships with city residents.
· Responds
to public requests for information regarding trees and
shrubs.
· Assists
in reforestation efforts.
· Assists
in maintaining GIS inventory including:
· Keeps
immediate supervisor promptly informed of developments in
areas of accountability to foster well-coordinated program
efforts.
· Assists
in tree-care programs which include trimming, watering,
storm damage clean up and removals. |
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Minimum Qualifications
· Must
have completed one year of course work in Urban Forestry,
Horticulture or related field.
· Tree
Inspector certification or ability to attain certification
within 30 days of employment.
· Must
have a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license with a good
driving record.
· One
year of experience with word processing and spreadsheet
applications.
· Familiarity
with mobile iPad GIS technology.
· Excellent
verbal and written skills.
Desired Qualifications
· One
year of course work in Agriculture, Horticulture or related
field.
· Course
work in botany.
· Two
years of experience in Agriculture, Horticulture or related
field.
· Working
knowledge of landscape maintenance in a variety of different
settings. |
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The City of Plymouth
invites applications for the position of:
Seasonal Yard
Waste Site Attendant |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Parks and
Recreation |
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HOURLY RATE: |
$13.33-$14.40
hourly |
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DURATION/HOURS: |
This position
runs from April through November and includes fluctuating
evening and weekend hours depending on month of the year and
staffing levels needed. |
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OPENING DATE: |
02/01/17 |
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CLOSING DATE: |
This position
is open until filled |
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CONTACT: |
To apply or
to view the full job description, please visit our website at http://www.plymouthmn.gov |
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Primary
Objective
Performs a
wide variety of tasks involving the operation of the Yard Waste
Site. |
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Major Areas
of Accountability
Interacts in
a customer friendly manner with Yard Waste Site users.
· Verify
customers of the yard waste site are residents of Plymouth, Long
Lake, Medicine Lake or Wayzata.
· Provide
guidance and instructions to users regarding the yard waste
site.
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Record data
usage of Yard Waste Site.
· Use
iPad to document Yard Waste Site use.
· Maintain
accurate records of Yard Waste Site usage.
· Verify
whether user brought in leaves and/or brush/logs and how much.
· Verify
whether user would be taking chips or mulch and how much.
Perform inspection of incoming material to Yard Waste
Site.
· Visually
monitor incoming materials being disposed of to ensure that only
yard waste is being received and that foreign items are not
co-mingled.
Maintains a clean, organized, safe and welcoming Yard Waste
Site.
· Directs
users to appropriate location to dispose of materials.
· Verifies
that the piles get pushed back at the beginning and end of each
shift.
· Safety
is a high priority, verify that the site is free of hazards for
customers.
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Performs
other duties as assigned. |
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Minimum
Qualifications
· Valid
driver's license with a good driving record.
· Relevant
experience related to construction or maintenance.
· Must
have physical strength sufficient to perform tasks under varying
weather conditions. |
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The City of Plymouth
invites applications for the position of:
Temporary Weed Inspector |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Parks and Recreation |
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HOURLY RATE: |
$12.28-$14.28 hourly |
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DURATION/HOURS: |
This is a temporary part-time position that is generally
scheduled 24 hours/week from approximately June 1 to September
30, weather dependent. |
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OPENING DATE: |
02/01/17 |
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CLOSING DATE: |
This position is open until filled |
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CONTACT: |
To apply or to view the full job description, please visit our
website at http://www.plymouthmn.gov |
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Primary Objective
The Weed Inspector responds to nuisance vegetation complaints
and follows up to ensure compliance with City Code section 807. |
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Major Areas of Accountability
· Keep
accurate records of nuisance vegetation complaints.
o Answer
all correspondences (phone calls, emails, etc.)
o Maintain
spreadsheet of each complaint.
· Inspect
nuisance vegetation complaints.
o Identify
noxious weeds, prohibited plants and rank vegetation.
o Notify
property owners of situations requiring abatement via letter.
o Record
details in spreadsheet.
· Issue
force cut notice to contractor for properties not in compliance.
o Provide
maps and details.
o Follow
up inspections after contractor invoicing.
o Record
details in spreadsheet.
o Create
requests for invoice to the non-compliant property owners.
· Performs
other duties as assigned. |
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Minimum Qualifications
· Knowledge
and ability to identify common perennial and annual weeds.
· Must
have a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license with a good
driving record.
· One
year of experience with word processing and spreadsheet
applications.
· Familiarity
with or ability to quickly learn and use mobile iPad GIS
technology.
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Excellent
verbal and written skills.
Desired Qualifications
· One
year of course work in Agriculture, Horticulture or related
field.
· Course
work in botany.
· Two
years of experience in Agriculture, Horticulture or related
field.
· Working
knowledge of landscape maintenance in a variety of different
settings. |
JOB POSTING
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Mankato, MN
DESCRIPTION:
Under
general direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works, the
Superintendent plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates the
activities of staff engaged in construction, improvement, repair and
maintenance of parks, recreation areas, trails, natural/open space,
grounds, medians, park and aquatic facilities, playground equipment,
landscapes, streetscapes, and the urban forest.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with major work in public administration,
horticulture, or park management with 7 years of park, swimming
pool, ground maintenance, work in aboriculture, ornamental horticulture,
resource management or other related experience, including 4 years of
supervisory experience. ALTERNATIVE: HS Diploma, with 10 years of
progressively responsible experience in public parks and facilities
work, including 4 years of supervisory experience; or equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience.
SALARY: $32.43-$39.46/Hr.
($67,454-$82,077 Annualized)
APPLY ONLINE BY: Sunday,
November 13, 2016-11:59pm - www.mankatomn.gov/jobs
Contact Person: Diane Biedscheid, City of Mankato HR, (507) 387-8664 or dianeb@mankatomn.gov.
JOB OPENING
The Groundskeeper Intermediate Seasonal
Position at Minnesota State University position has been reposted.
Application deadline is August 16, 2016.
Applicants can apply by going to the following website, https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/,
and searching by the JobID:
6904.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is seeking applications for a Groundskeeper
Intermediate (Seasonal) Position. This position exists to perform
skilled management care for one-third of the 303 acres of grounds and
all shrub, tree, and other plant pruning and trimming on the campus of
Minnesota State University, Mankato. This position has been assigned to
a weather-essential function under the provision of MnSCU Regulation 4.4
and the Minnesota State University Weather & Emergency Closure Policy.
The required qualifications for this position are as follows:
Ability to train and direct the work of less experienced groundskeepers
or work crews sufficient to assign responsibilities and inspect finished
work.; Ability to read, interpret and follow oral and written
instructions sufficient to independently complete assignments timely
using accepted practices and safe techniques.; Knowledge of horticulture
techniques and practices (planting schedules, germination intervals, and
transplantation procedures) sufficient to maintain and improve facility
grounds/landscape and recognize and/or treat plant diseases and pests.;
Groundskeeping experience on a multiple building complex including the
care of lawns and woody and herbaceous plants using accepted
horticultural practices.; Experience with the safe use of and simple
repair of hand-held tools, riding machinery (all types of lawn and
landscape equipment), and snow removal equipment (hand and heavier
equipment).; Basic knowledge of chemical fertilizer or pesticide
application and related safety practices.; Must have ability to lift and
move from 40 to 80 lbs.; Must be able to work in inclement weather
conditions.; Class D MN Driver's License at the time of hire.
For complete notice of vacancy and application procedures, visit: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/.
AA/EOE and a member of the Minnesota State System.
JOB OPENING
Position title: GROUNDS
CREW
Employer:
Anoka-Hennepin ISD #11
Posting end date: 8/18/16
Rate of Pay:
$16.58/hour.
START
DATE: September
2016
Posting # BG16-1266 -
Location: ESC, Anoka, MN
Full Time 260 days/8
hrs/day.
Responsible for the maintenance and seasonal needs of school district
sites and grounds.
Duties include:
Maintain shop facilities, records and inventories. Respond to service
calls as assigned. Assist building staff and other maintenance and
building staff with maintaining the outside facilities. Maintain truck
inventory and department equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds
or designee.
Minimum
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent, plus 5 years of varied experience in
grounds maintenance and turf care. Knowledgeable in the operation and
function of grounds equipment. Ability to troubleshoot equipment
failures. Ability to understand and observe oral and written
instructions. Ability to read, understand, and follow architectural,
mechanical, schematic, electric, etc. drawings. Motivated self-starter;
well-organized and efficient; ability to work with minimum supervision
and direction.
Current MN Class B
driver's license required. (Please indicate on your application whether
or not you have the Class B driver's license.) Ability to drive and
operate pickup trucks, dump trucks, trucks with snowplows, trucks with
trailers. Ability to operate tractors & skid loaders, with all related
implements used for grounds care and snow removal.
Ability to lift a
minimum of 100 lbs., to lift, carry, bend as needed.
Ability to maintain
regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day. Ability
to perform position responsibilities, including physical factors, work
devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Vocational training and/or experience in grounds maintenance or turf
management preferred. Low Voltage License preferred. Certified
Irrigation Technician preferred.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin ISD #11 on-line application
at www.anoka.k12.mn.us
and apply for postings.
Contact: Employee Services Dept, 763-506-1100
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