NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Temporary Groundskeeper (Non-Union)
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $18/hrCity of Duluth is seeking a Temporary Groundskeeper to perform manual and unskilled maintenance work at various City parks. The role includes responsibilities in horticulture, athletic field maintenance, general park maintenance, and facility maintenance.
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Responsibilities
Maintain City gardens and surrounding areas in various City parks. Duties include planting flowers/trees/shrubs, weeding gardens, mulching gardens, watering, mowing, weed whipping, pruning shrubs, and maintaining public spaces and buildings
Assist in the maintenance of the City's athletic fields at various parks and athletic complexes. Duties include preparing athletic fields for play, chalking lines, painting/striping fields, mowing, weed whipping, landscaping and sodding, litter removal, and maintenance of public spaces and buildings
Duties may include litter removal, shelter/restroom and building maintenance and cleaning, mowing, weed whipping, playground maintenance, and various other duties
Duties may include operating hand mowers, weed whips, riding mowers, and leaf blowers. Other duties include tree trimming, brush removal, and litter removal
Assist in the daily clean up of park shelters, restrooms and various park buildings. Duties include general cleaning, restocking, and litter removal
Assist the City tree crew in the cleanup of diseased and hazardous trees, tree trimming, pruning, brush removal, planting of trees and shrubs, and various related duties
Qualification
Required
Must be age 18 or older by date of hire
Laborer II - Parks - Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege
Knowledge of problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques
Knowledge of applicable safety requirements
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, City policies and procedures
Skill in safe use of required tools and maintenance equipment
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
Skill in managing one's own time
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
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
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to wear and use proper personal protective equipment as necessary
Ability to shovel and sweep
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
Ability to work in dusty, dirty, wet, and muddy conditions
Ability to frequently bend, squat, crawl, climb, reach, crouch, kneel, balance, push and pull to perform park and garden maintenance tasks
Ability to use a variety of hand tools, shovels, rakes, hoes, loppers, mowers, weed whips, blowers, and other park maintenance equipment
Ability to use garden and landscape tools and equipment, including tillers, lawn tractors, and utility vehicles
Ability to frequently lift and carry items, such as fertilizer sacks, tools, and maintenance machinery
Ability to problem solve a variety of situations
Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time
Ability to attend work as scheduled and/or required
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds with assistance, or crouching or crawling in restricted areas
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, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. Employees may work in all types of weather conditions
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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