Public Works Maintenance Worker

Salary : $65,020.80 - $85,446.40 Annually
Location : Mendota Heights, MN
Job Type: Full-Time, Non Exempt
Job Number: 2025-12-3
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/03/2025
Closing Date: 12/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

This position performs a variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of City streets, parks and utilities. The position will be primarily assigned to the Parks division within the Public Works Department.

Major Areas of Accountability:
Operate heavy and light equipment such as motor grader, backhoe, trucks, small rollers, mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, jackhammers, miscellaneous equipment and tools.

Essential Duties

• Make minor repairs on buildings and equipment;
• Perform cement, carpentry and welding work;
• Painting of buildings and equipment;
• Inspect equipment to insure proper care and provide routine service maintenance where needed (grease, oil, gasoline, etc.);
• Keep current in safety rules and procedures;
• Work safely and report unsafe job conditions to immediate Superintendent;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and public;
• Responsible to work overtime, shift changes or be on call as necessary and as assigned;
• Perform related work as assigned or apparent;

Maintenance persons will be assigned to specific departments for general duties; however, the Public Works Superintendent will reassign all persons as required to different departments to complete specific tasks. Duties to be performed under those times are as follows:

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT
Accountable to Utility Lead and Public Works Superintendent

• Perform regular inspections and maintenance work on lift stations, manholes, gate valves, water services, sewer lines and other appurtenances and perform maintenance work necessary to their operation.
• Check and clean sanitary or storm sewer lines by use of a sewer machine or other means.
• Make daily inspections of lift stations and repair valves and controls and make necessary adjustments.
• Spot check construction and connections to sewer lines.
• Raise and lower manholes, gate valves and water services to grade. Maintain and perform light repair on motors, pumps and other equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE PARK DEPARTMENT
Accountable to Park Lead and Public Works Superintendent

• Cut and plant trees, shrubbery and grass with power and hand equipment in public areas.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance of any park and recreation buildings property or equipment.
• Erect and maintain playground equipment, park fencing and signs.
• Maintain and mark baseball, softball, football, soccer fields, and ice skating and hockey rinks.
• Perform cement, carpentry and painting of equipment, tools and other facilities.
• Drive truck, tractor or other equipment and perform related manual tasks.
• Flood ice skating and hockey rinks. Participate in snow removal in park areas. Remove trash from parks. Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE STREETS DEPARTMENT
Accountable to Street Lead and Public Works Superintendent

• Operate trucks, motor grader, backhoe, snowplows and other types of equipment as assigned.
• Haul gravel, sand, salt, blacktop and snow, perform as a laborer on street work.
• Perform manual tasks and duties as assigned.
• Perform cement, carpentry and welding tasks for repairs and maintenance on City equipment and streets.
• Cutting and planting of trees and shrubbery on public areas.
• Erect and remove snow fences when needed.
• Removal of trash and rubbish in or on public areas.
• Oil, patch and spread sand on streets.
• Operate sand and salt spreaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Accountable to Mechanic and Public Works Superintendent

• Assist mechanic in duties of equipment repair or maintenance. Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Assists other departments of Public Works, as needed including snowplowing.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned. shrubbery in public areas.
  • Prepare and maintain baseball/softball, football, soccer fields and ice rinks; flood ice skating and hockey rinks.
  • Inspect, install and maintain park playground equipment, fencing, and signs.
  • Operate heavy and light equipment including mowers, loader, skid steer, backhoe, snowplow, trucks and miscellaneous equipment and tools.
  • Perform minor repairs and maintenance of park and recreation buildings or equipment.
  • Perform cement, carpentry and painting of equipment, tools and facilities.
  • Perform cleaning and janitorial tasks at park facilities and public areas.
  • Assist with snow removal; operate sand and salt spreaders.
  • Performing manual tasks and other duties, as assigned
  The position reports to the Parks Lead Worker and Public Works Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota Commercial Class A driver's license.
• Valid Minnesota Commercial Class B driver's license.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other city personnel.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, including drug screen and criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications:
• Previous work experience in parks and/or turf maintenance and landscaping.
• Previous work experience with turf irrigation system repair.
• Possession of a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Minnesota Tree Inspector Certification.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)

Knowledge of occupational safety precautions necessary to conduct assigned activities safely. Ability to operate heavy and light maintenance equipment needed to maintain City parks, streets, and utilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with city and county officials, other public agencies and the general public. Ability to work professionally with other employees and to deal with the public in a friendly and tactful manner. Ability to communicate ideas and explanations clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to evaluate situations, improvise solutions with available resources and adapt to a changing environment. Ability to work with a minimal amount of supervision and complete assigned projects in a timely manner. Ability to work shift changes or on-call requirements. Ability to perform manual labor.Ability to work well under stress/pressure.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

For more information on our benefits, please contact our assistant city administrator Kelly Torkelson at ktorkelson@mendotaheightsmn.gov or at 651-255-1356.
01

Do you have a valid MN Commercial Class A Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid MN Commercial Class B Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

HOw many experience do you have performing general Public Works (streets, utilities, parks) maintenance duties?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

04

Describe your experience performing public works (streets,utities, parks) maintenance duties. Include your job title, employer and the extent of your experience.
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How many years of experience do you have operating heavy and light equipment such as mowers, loader, skid steer, backhoe, snowplow, trucks, and miscellaneous equipment and tools?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

06

Please describe your experience operating heavy and light equipment. Include the type of equipment and the extent of your experience.
07

Please describe your experience in the area of turf maintenance, irrigation system repair and tree inspection .Include your job title, employer and the extent of your experience.
08

This position requires the ability to work alternative work schedules, depending on the seasona. Are you available to work early mornings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

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