Public Works Maintenance Worker 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 205 4th Street, Cleveland, MN 56017 $24
- $27 an hour
- Full-time City of Cleveland 91 reviews $24
- $27 an hour
- Full-time The City of Cleveland is currently accepting applications for the position of a Public Works Maintenance Worker.
The maintenance worker performs various tasks and is responsible for maintaining the City's streets and storm sewer system, water system, parks, buildings, and other City properties to support the functions of the Public Works department.
Minimum qualifications:
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Experience in a work environment with vehicle and equipment, general maintenance, and mechanical repairs.
Desirable qualifications:
Possess an unrestricted Class B CDL license or be able to obtain within six months. The pay range for this position is $24
- 27 with a competitive benefits package.
For a complete job description and application, call 507-245-3494 or visit: https://cityofclevelandmn.gov/employment Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and application to the following:
Cleveland City Hall Attn:
City Clerk 205 4th Street
PO BOX 309
Cleveland, MN 56017 ccityhall@mchsi.com
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of High School diploma or GED. Experience in vehicle and equipment, maintenance, and mechanical repair. Possess an unrestricted Class B CDL license with Air Brakes or willing to obtain within one (1) year after hire.
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, this service position is the second level in the Public Works department. This position performs general labor services in the care and maintenance of the City of Cleveland's buildings and grounds. In addition, the Public Works Worker will be responsible for adhering to maintenance and safety standards that provide a comfortable environment for the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Understands basic public works operations, displays experience in landscape and grounds maintenance, and shows proper use of power/hand tools. Operates and maintains equipment in a proficient manner as assigned in parks and other City property (e.g., mowers, utility vehicles, skid loaders, pickup trucks, tractors, weed whips, hand push mowers, air blowers, air compressor). Maintains the inside and outside of the City of Cleveland's buildings. Performs labor-related duties required to maintain streets and right-of-ways such as blacktop patching, street sign repair, curb painting, gutter/storm sewer cleaning. Performs various maintenance functions such as mowing grass, weed whipping, painting/staining, landscape maintenance, watering flowers, mulching trees, pruning and/or removal of trees, maintaining playground equipment, and assisting with the spring cleanup. Cleans and removes litter from parks, parking lots, and other public areas. Follows proper safety and operating precautions in all areas of work to avoid personal time and/or property loss accidents. Uses proper safety equipment and operates equipment in a safe manner. Cooperates with contractors, co-workers, and other departments. Follows directions and performs duties to the satisfaction of the Public Works Supervisor and the public. Assists other employees with projects and general tasks as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Possess or obtain a valid Class B (unrestricted) Minnesota Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must comply with organizational and departmental policies. Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes. Safety Sensitive Notice. This is a safety sensitive position which requires cannabis pre-employment drug testing. Safety sensitive position means a job in which an impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis usage would threaten the health and safety of any person.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Hazards While performing the duties of this job, this position may occasionally climb 10 to 50 steps, balance, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, crawl, and run, lift 5 to 100 lbs., carry 5 to 100 lbs., and finger/enter data/keystroke. This position will frequently reach above shoulder level, push/pull 5 to 30 lbs., talk, and continuously kneel, sit, stand, walk, feel, hear, smell, perform repetitive motions, and drive. While performing the duties of this job, this position will use close vision, far vision, depth perception, visual acuteness, color vision, and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, this position will use right and left hand for simple handling or grasping, firm handling or grasping, and fine handling or manipulation. While performing the duties of this job, this position will use right and left foot for repetitive movements. Surroundings While performing the duties of this job, this position will experience exposure to inside environmental conditions, exposure to outside environmental conditions, exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, or oils requiring special mitigating precautions or protective gear, working in narrow aisles or passageways, work around moving mechanical parts, working in close quarters, exposure to extreme heat, exposure to extreme cold, and exposure to infectious diseases.
HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time appointed position, requiring 40+ hours per week with attendance at meetings and functions outside of normal work hours to address the needs of the 24/7 operations of various city functions. The typical work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
- The position will remain open until filled.
A first review of applications received will take place on July 13th , 2026. The City of Cleveland is an EEO Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Class B CDL (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Cleveland, MN 56017 (Required)
Work Location:
In person