Seasonal Maintenance Worker Salary $18.00 Hourly
Location: Mankato, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-00010
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/18/2026
Description Under direct supervision, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs highway maintenance work, assists sign crews, drives transports and operates County equipment, helps setup work zones, performs flagging duties, cleans up ditches and roadways, mows, general cleaning, painting, and complies with safety rules.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs Highway Maintenance work on roadways, ditches, parking lots, and parks such as shoveling and raking bituminous materials, patching potholes, mixing cement, and cleaning of ditches which may include debris and roadkill removal Assists sign crew with County road signs Provides daily maintenance as required to equipment assigned Drives, transports, and/or operates County equipment Helps set up work zones with traffic control and performs flagging duties Cleans up Operates push mowers or small tractors with attached mowers cut grass in ditches and and/or parks Maintains and cleans buildings, facilities and vehicles including minor carpentry projects Complies with safety rules and regulations Reports unsafe conditions Interacts Positively with Internal and External Customers Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers Performs the Physical and Mental Demands of the Position Attends Work During Regularly Scheduled Hours or as directed Performs Other Related Functions as Apparent or Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least 18 years of age when the job begins PREPARED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in road work, construction, and traffic control Experience operating various types of maintenance, construction, farm and road equipment Possession of a CDL drivers license
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive in Minnesota Must successfully pass a background check Must wear safety toe boots Must comply with organizational and departmental policies and regulations Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to county policy and the Minnesota Statutes
HOURS OF WORK Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Summer hours Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hours may vary and evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime hours may be required While 40 hours per week is anticipated, there may be a reduction in hours due to rain days Seasonal positions do not extend beyond 67 days (100 days for students) between April - November
CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE 01 The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
Do you understand and agree with this statement? Yes No
02 Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age? Yes No
03 Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working in road work?
No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 2 More than 2 years, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 4 More than 4 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 6 More than 6 years, but less than 7 More than 7 years, but less than 8 More than 8 years, but less than 9 More than 9 years, but less than 10 10 or more years
04 Describe your experience in road work? If you do not have any of the above, type N/A.
05 Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience working in construction?
No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 2 More than 2 years, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 4 More than 4 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 6 More than 6 years, but less than 7 More than 7 years, but less than 8 More than 8 years, but less than 9 More than 9 years, but less than 10 10 or more years
06 Describe your experience working in construction? If you do not have any of the above, type N/A.
07 Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in traffic control?
No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 2 More than 2 years, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 4 More than 4 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 6 More than 6 years, but less than 7 More than 7 years, but less than 8 More than 8 years, but less than 9 More than 9 years, but less than 10 10 or more years
08 Describe your experience working in traffic control? If you do not have any of the above, type N/A.
09 Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in operating a self-propelled mower and/or small tractor?
No experience Less than 6 months More than 6 months, but less than 1 year More than 1 year, but less than 2 More than 2 years, but less than 3 More than 3 years, but less than 4 More than 4 years, but less than 5 More than 5 years, but less than 6 More than 6 years, but less than 7 More than 7 years, but less than 8 More than 8 years, but less than 9 More than 9 years, but less than 10 10 or more years
10 Describe your experience operating a self-propelled mower and/or small tractor? If you do not have any of the above, type N/A.
11 Select the full time work experience you have had in any of the following areas (select all that apply)
Pick-up Truck 1-Ton Truck Skid Loader Flagging Painting Commercial Mowers Push Mowers Small Tractors Weed Trimmer Hand Tools (shovels, rakes, power tools, etc.) N/A - I do not have experience in this area.
12 Describe how your background and experience align with the duties and responsibilities of this position.
13 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.
14 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, a criminal history, pre-employment drug testing, physical examination? Yes No
15 Are you able to wear safety toe boots? Yes No
16 Do you possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive within the State of Minnesota? Yes No
Employer: Blue Earth County Address: PO Box 168 204 South Fifth Street Mankato, Minnesota, 56001 Phone: 507-304-4374 507-304-4061 Website: http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov