If you take pride in keeping the community safe, clean, and well-maintained, this hands-on role is for you. Help maintain city buildings, parks, and public spaces through repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment operation. From landscaping and snow removal to facility troubleshooting and event setup, no two days are the same. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys outdoor work, problem-solving, and making a visible impact. Join our team and help create a community residents are proud of.

Expected hiring range: $29.57 - $32.60

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. One year training or experience in parks, building or facilities maintenance.
3. Valid Minnesota Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.
4. Possession of a Minnesota Boiler Operator’s License, or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Certification in Public Works Park Maintenance or related field.
2. Possession of Pesticides/Herbicides Applicators License(s).
3. Three years of experience in facility maintenance, HVAC, boiler operations, and system controls.
4. Three years of experience in performing snowplow functions for a commercial or governmental agency.
5. Three years of experience in construction including building construction, building trades, public works maintenance technology, forestry, parks and recreation, construction inspection, or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of routine maintenance and repair tasks for light or small equipment.
2. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of trucks, light equipment, motors, and machines.
3. Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of tools used in a Public Works Department
4. Ability to perform job responsibilities in all Minnesota weather including climatic extremes.
5. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral instructions and written materials in English, such as operating manuals and safety instructions.
6. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
7. Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
8. Ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and positively in a team environment.
9. Ability to work on-call outside of normal work hours and scheduled weekend work.
10. Ability to handle a variety of assignments under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
11. Ability to perform standard procedures and tasks using moderate analytical ability.

The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.