Top 86 parks recreation Jobs in minneapolis, mn

Seasonal Equipment Operator
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board —Minneapolis, MN
- $31.95 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CDL B
- Background check
- 18 years or older
Lifeguard, Part-Time
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board —Minneapolis, MN
- $18.25 - $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
- English
Marketing Supervisor
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board —Minneapolis, MN
- $98,161.44 - $115,941.84 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Neighborhood Day Camp Counselor
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board —Minneapolis, MN
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
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City Planner
City of Columbus —Columbus, MN
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Seasonal Downtown Park Attendant
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board —Minneapolis, MN
- $16.45 - $21.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Office
- Flexible schedule
Customer Service Representative - PT
City of Maple Grove, MN —Maple Grove, MN
- $26.77 - $35.57 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Recreation Leader
City of St. Paul —Saint Paul, MN
- $18.78 - $24.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Seasonal Park & Event Ambassador
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board —Minneapolis, MN
- $16.45 - $21.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Office
- Flexible schedule
Recreation Specialist - Youth Programs (Zanewood Recreation Center)
City of Brooklyn Park —Minneapolis, MN
- $15.85 - $24.60 an hour
- Temporary
- No experience needed
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Water Resources Technician
Stantec —Minneapolis, MN
- $45,500 - $63,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Front Desk Staff
City of Mounds View —Mounds View, MN
- $15.44 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Data entry
- Entry level
NR Program Consultant
State of Minnesota - Natural Resources Dept —Saint Paul, MN
- $35.96 - $53.32 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Civil engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Silverwood Park
Three Rivers Park District —Saint Anthony, MN
- $16.00 - $24.36 an hour
- Part-time
- 16+ years old
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Community Recreation Leader
City of Saint Paul —Saint Paul, MN
- $18.78 - $24.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
Temporary Park Worker - Elm Creek
Three Rivers Park District —Maple Grove, MN
- $18.79 - $20.46 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
Adult Softball Official
City of St. Louis Park —Minneapolis, MN
- $28 - $31 an hour
- Temporary
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Parks Worker I - Seasonal/Temporary
City of St. Paul —Saint Paul, MN
- $16.98 - $18.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Sanitation
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Recreation Specialist – Welcome Team Services
City of Brooklyn Park —Minneapolis, MN
- $15.85 - $24.60 an hour
- Temporary
- No experience needed
- Data entry
- Entry level
Guest Service Receptionist
City of New Brighton —New Brighton, MN
- $32,780.80 - $36,420.80 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Seasonal Equipment Operator

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board -
Minneapolis, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$31.95 an hour

Qualifications

Commercial truck driving
High school diploma or GED
Air Brake Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement

Full Job Description

Salary

$31.95 Hourly

Location

P7590

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

REQ01198

Division

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Department

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Opening Date

02/19/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Summary

Operate a wide variety of mobile equipment of up to 50,000 lbs GVW to perform lawn, tree, waste removal, grounds and road maintenance duties. Position is temporary lasting up to six (6) months, with expected duration from mid-April through mid-October, depending on work location and weather conditions. May be assigned a modified workweek and workday that may include days, nights, holidays, and weekends. Working hours are generally 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:

Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community! We are looking for seasonal workers who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work!

What You'll Do

Safely drive and operate trucks that may require a CDL of up to 50,000 lbs GVW for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB).
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of all assigned equipment.
Perform grounds maintenance including mowing MPRB property, such as regional parks and ball fields.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment as necessary.
Perform manual labor including loading and unloading trucks and working with maintenance and forestry crews outside of the truck.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work in a team environment as part of the Park Maintenance or Forestry crew.
Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to appropriate staff.
Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

What To Bring

Need to Have:

High School diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
Valid MN Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsement (an applicant who does not have a tanker endorsement will be required to go to the Minnesota DMV and obtain a tanker endorsement prior to a final job offer).

Nice to Have:

At least 1 year experience driving trucks of at least 26,001 lbs GVW preferred.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
The ability to safely operate motor vehicles and both small and large equipment as incumbents are subject to local travel to and from work locations on city streets and public grounds.
The ability to remain in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.
The incumbent may be required to traverse on rough, uneven terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces.
Considerable amount of outdoor work: Handles pesticides and hydraulic fluids. Exposure to toxic materials and hazardous items such as hypodermic syringes, vermin, decaying materials, etc. while assigned to trash removal. Potential of injury due to falling objects.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

Proper operation of vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, vehicles requiring a CDL, mowers, water trucks, clam trucks, dump trucks, chippers, aerial tower trucks, flatbeds, weed harvester, waste removal equipment and other equipment as needed.
Proper operation of hand and power tools.
Ability to maintain and secure loads.
Ability to utilize technology and communicate using a mobile device.
Ability to navigate City of Minneapolis streets using a map or device with GPS to find work locations.
Establish and maintain effective, respectful, and productive working relationships in a diverse work environment.

Additional Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Status: Local 49 (Equipment Operators)

Selection Process:
To apply for this temporary position, applicants must complete an online application with
supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. This position is open until filled.
What steps the selection process involves:

We review your application for minimum qualifications.
We conduct an interview.
References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Past performance and discipline may be considered.
We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.
Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must also successfully pass a DOT-required pre-employment physical examination with drug screen and work simulation paid for by the MPRB.
Applicant will be asked to consent to MPRB conducting a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record as required by the FMCSA.

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board- a great place to play, work and make a difference in the lives of others.

The MPRB is a, Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.

MPR123

You are eligible to receive sick and safe time per the Minneapolis City Ordinance and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, and will earn one (1) hour of sick and safe leave for every thirty (30) hours worked. Public employees will be enrolled in statutorily required Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) pension contributions if/when eligible. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

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parks recreation jobs in minneapolis, mn

Seasonal Equipment Operator

Lifeguard, Part-Time

Marketing Supervisor

Neighborhood Day Camp Counselor

City Planner

Seasonal Downtown Park Attendant

Customer Service Representative - PT

Community Recreation Leader

Seasonal Park & Event Ambassador

Recreation Specialist - Youth Programs (Zanewood Recreation Center)

Water Resources Technician

Front Desk Staff

NR Program Consultant

Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Silverwood Park

Community Recreation Leader

Temporary Park Worker - Elm Creek

Adult Softball Official

Parks Worker I - Seasonal/Temporary

Recreation Specialist – Welcome Team Services

Guest Service Receptionist

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