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60 Annually Location 11155 Robinson Drive, Coon Rapids, MN Job Type Full time Job Number 20260042 Department Public Works Opening Date 09/21/2026 Closing Date 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Summary of Position Love the outdoors and working outside? Are you dependable, hard working, and looking for an opportunity with a future? Come join our vibrant team and play an important role in maintaining and enhancing our beautiful parks throughout Coon Rapids! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you, check the minimum qualifications and apply if qualified! The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here! This is an entry level position in the Parks Division working under the general supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Responsibilities include maintenance duties of a laboring nature. Work Schedule is primarily Monday-Friday 6:30 am
- 2:30 pm with the availability to respond to weather related emergency.
Anticipated hiring rate:
$31.32/hour.
Salary range for this position:
$31.32
- $39.17/hour. Priority will be given to internal applicants that apply and meet minimum qualifications. This is us!
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Performs work of laboring nature including but not limited to frequent lifting, shoveling, operating light equipment and/or heavy equipment or manual labor. Performs duties associated with snow plowing, by plowing streets, alleys parking lots, ice rinks and skating areas using light and/or heavy equipment. Operates vehicles, requiring a valid class B driver's license including tanker and air brake endorsement. Prepares ball fields for league play such as dragging, painting & laying out fields using light and/or heavy equipment or manual labor. Constructs and maintains trails using light and/or heavy equipment. Maintains turf by mowing, seeding, raking, laying sod, cleaning debris, etc. Mows/Aerates lawns, street boarders, fields, ditches, using heavy and/or light equipment. Plants and maintains trees and/or shrubs. Maintains ice rinks by shoveling, clearing snow, fixing hockey boards, etc. Maintains playground equipment by painting, repairing, replacing parts etc. Performs routine maintenance on equipment and facilities by painting, cleaning, fixing, etc. Performs strenuous manual labor in extreme climatic conditions including but not limited to lifting and digging. Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor's work orders and equipment operation manuals. Estimates quantities of materials such as amount of lime required to mark a ball field or the number of loads of sod to complete a project. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary. Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated. Required Knowledge and Abilities To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to:
Deal with the public. Respond to job-related emergencies after hours. Perform specialized tasks involving initiative and independent judgment. Work cooperatively with all levels of City personnel, external vendors, and the public. Perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion. Be detail oriented and follow through with tasks. Maintain a team and service oriented approach to work. Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance. Maintain and foster a work environment that supports the City's mission and values with a respectful, collaborative and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance and contagious enthusiasm. Service
- We value outstanding service. Our City deserves the best. Trust
- Trust means everything. Be accountable. Be transparent. Teamwork
- Teamwork allows us to accomplish more. We tackle challenges and celebrate successes together. Innovation
- Innovation is vital for our future. We are not afraid of new ideas. Excellence
- It's the expectation.
Practical knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and methods including tools and equipment used in park maintenance. City equipment, repair techniques and preventative utility maintenance requirements as well as their capabilities and limitations. General carpentry.
Must strive to:
Promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude. Qualifications and Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following: Technical degree or certificate in related field required. Completed park related coursework (such as horticulture, landscaping design, park administration, etc.) or two years park related experience may be substituted for a technical degree. Valid class B driver's license including tanker and air brake endorsement, or the ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; speak intelligibly and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach, kneel, bend over, push and carry objects with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties performed are usually outside and in climatic extremes.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must comply with organizational and departmental policies. Must know and practice the city's mission, vision, and values. Must make workplace safety the top priority. Must contribute to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. For additional City benefit information please click the link below. Benefits Summary 01 I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire for this position. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions. Yes No 02 Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position? A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following: Technical degree or certificate in related field required. Completed park related coursework (such as horticulture, landscaping design, park administration, etc.) or two years park related experience may be substituted for a technical degree. Valid class B driver's license including tanker and air brake endorsement, or the ability to obtain within 6 months is required. Yes No 03 Are you eligible for veteran's preference points? The City of Coon Rapids operates under a point preference system, which awards points to qualified veterans to supplement their application. Ten points are granted to non-disabled veterans on open competitive examinations; 15 points are awarded if the veteran has a service connected compensable disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). To qualify for preference for a competitive exam, you must have a passing score for the position and be a qualified veteran. Qualified veteran means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien separated from active duty under honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces: 1) after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days; OR 2) by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; OR 3) who has met the minimum active duty required as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 38, Section 3.12a; OR 4) who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 85-202. Active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the Secretary. Veterans preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is unable to qualify. You are ineligible to receive points if are were divorced from the veteran or were widowed and have remarried. Claims must be made on this application and documentation submitted within seven days of the application deadline for the position for which you are applying. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility for veteran's preference points. You are not required to supply this information, but we cannot award veteran's preference points without it. You must submit a copy of the "Member Copy 4" of your DD214 or other military documents to substantiate the service information requested. Additional preference is awarded to qualified disabled veterans. Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Spouses applying for preference must supply the "Member Copy 4" of the veteran's DD214 and the veteran's letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or proof of death. Documentation must be within seven days of the application deadline. If your supporting documentation is not submitted within seven days of the application deadline, Veterans Preference Points will not be awarded. No, I am not requesting Veterans Preference Points Yes, Honorably Discharged Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested to this application) Yes, Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application) Spouse of Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veteran's DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application) Widow of Deceased Veteran (attach veteran's "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND proof of death to this application) Widow of Deceased Disabled Veteran Who Was Disabled at Time of Death (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veteran's DD214 (or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested, letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability, and proof of death to this application) Required Question Employer City of Coon Rapids Address 11155 Robinson Drive Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433 Phone 763-767-6413 Website http://coonrapidsmn.gov/ Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. 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