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Seasonal Groundskeeper
Job Posting Information
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
2. Perform planting and maintenance of annuals, perennials, turf, and shrubs according to instructions and planned design of landscaped areas.
3. Perform mowing and maintenance of lawns, including string trimming, raking, and watering.
4. Operate and assist in the repair of irrigation and drainage systems.
5. Assist in stump grinding, planting, and watering of trees.
6. Assist in the maintenance of a variety of natural surfaces, boardwalks, and paved trails including mowing, construction, general repair, erosion control, and culvert repair.
7. Perform general maintenance to signage, fences, picnic tables, grills, benches, garbage cans, playgrounds, and other park amenities.
8. Perform minor and preventative maintenance and repairs to tools, equipment, and vehicles.
9. Operate a wide variety of gardening, forestry, and landscaping equipment to include hand tools, power tools, sprayers, mowers, wood chipper, stump grinders, hedge trimmers, pick-up truck, one-ton dump truck, skid steer, and multi-use vehicles with attachments
10. Clean and sanitize restrooms and park facilities.
11. Maintain parks by collecting and disposing of garbage, debris, litter, and abandoned waste.
12. Prepare athletic fields for recreational use, including the installation and removal of temporary fencing and chalking and lining fields.
13. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
14. Other duties may be assigned.
Job Requirements
License Requirements
A. Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Basic knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in carpentry, landscaping, gardening, forestry, trails, athletic fields, and recreational amenity maintenance and repair.
B. Knowledge of motor vehicle and traffic laws.
C. Knowledge of problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques.
D. Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
E. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, City policies and procedures.
Skill Requirements
A. Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, general computer systems, job required software applications, the internet, and modern office equipment.
B. Skill in managing one's own time.
C. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability Requirements
A. Ability to recognize safety hazards and apply proper safety precautions.
B. Ability to drive in a safe and courteous manner.
C. Ability to assist volunteers and temporary staff in maintenance operations.
D. Ability to create and maintain a positive working environment that welcomes diversity, ensures cooperation, and promotes respect by sharing expertise with team members, fostering safe work practices, and developing trusting work relationships.
E. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.
F. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
G. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
H. Ability to problem-solve a variety of situations.
I. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
J. Ability to attend work as scheduled and/or required.
Physical Demands
The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above.
Work Environment
The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, or with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals). Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
If available for this job classification, detailed Physical Demands can be viewed here: https://duluthmn.gov/human-resources/employment/job-physical-demandswork-environment/
Selection Process Information
Civil Service Exam Process:
Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.
- Seasonal Employees work more than 100 days in a calendar year, but may not work more than 1,040 hours in a calendar year or 185 consecutive calendar days (whichever event occurs first).
- They are eligible to work only between April 1 – November 1 each year. Seasonals are subject to Union Dues (AFSCME Basic Bargaining Unit).
- Criminal History Check
- Driver's License Check
- Pre-Work Screening Physical Exam
Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at 218-730-5210, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through 218-730-5630.
Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.
Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education & Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections
To apply for Veterans’ Preference, the applicant must attach the required documents when submitting their application.
- Scan and combine all documents into one file before uploading it to the Attachments section of the application.
- Submitting this information is optional, but preference points cannot be awarded without it.
- Points are only awarded if the applicant passes all exams and submits all required documents to Human Resources.
OPEN SELECTIONS
Veteran
Required Documents:
- DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge.
Disabled Veteran
Required Documents:
- DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran
Required Documents:
- Marriage certificate;
- DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
- USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must currently be married to the veteran;
- The veteran must meet the minimum qualifications for the position but be unable to use the preference because of a service-connected disability. The applicant must explain this in their response to the related question in the Agency Questions section of the application.
Spouse of Deceased Veteran
Required Documents:
- Marriage certificate;
- Death certificate;
- DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
- USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must not have remarried;
- The veteran must have died during active duty or as a result of an injury received during active duty.
PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
Points are only awarded to Disabled Veteran’s score one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment.
Disabled Veteran
Required Documents:
- DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge;
- USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater, dated within the past 12 months.
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional information about Veterans' Preference.
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