BUILDINGS & GROUNDS OPERATOR

Job Description

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping facilities, equipment, and outdoor spaces in top condition? The City of Dickinson is looking for a dedicated Buildings & Grounds Operator to help maintain and enhance our community spaces.

Why Join Us?
Build a stable and rewarding career with competitive pay, a consistent schedule, and a strong benefits package.

• Pay: $24.24 – $26.76 per hour (DOE)
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, plus a rotating on-call schedule

What You’ll Do:

• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and boiler systems
• Apply chemicals for vector and weed control programs
• Maintain City cemeteries and public properties
• Operate heavy equipment for groundskeeping and snow removal
• Complete routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Assist in training new and seasonal team members
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of buildings or grounds maintenance experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Requirements (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire):

• Valid driver’s license
• ND Class B CDL (permit within 3 months; full CDL within 6 months, with air brakes and automatic transmission)
• Vector Control Certification (Public Health)
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (Ground Core, Right of Way, Ornamental Turf)
• Forklift and Bucket Truck Certification

Benefits That Support You:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including 80%–100% City-paid health insurance, optional dental/vision/life coverage, 13 paid holidays, NDPERS retirement with optional 457 plan, generous leave, discounted West River Community Center membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Apply today and be part of a team that takes pride in serving the Dickinson community.

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.