Employment Opportunities

Public Works Maintenance Worker (Full Time):
This position performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair functions associated with the operation of the municipal water and sewer plants, lift stations, water towers, streets, parks, and city buildings. Duties will also include repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have a Class B MN driver's commercial license with air brak certification is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.
To apply, submit a completed application (City of Cokato Application) to City of Cokato, PO Box 1030, Cokato, MN 55321 or e-mail bpotter@cokato.mn.us no later than 3:00pm on Friday June 2nd, 2023. Complete Job Description can be found here (Public Works Maintenance Worker Job Description)
Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker (Part Time):
The position is part-time, seasonal. Responsibilities include maintainance of parks and public areas, including but not limited to mowing, weeding, planting, and maintenance/repair of park equipment. Work hours are flexible. To Apply, submit a completed city Application (City of Cokato Application) to: City of Cokato, PO Box 1030, Cokato, MN 55321 or e-mail bpotter@cokato.mn.us no later than 3:00pm on Monday May 22nd, 2023. Complete Job Description can be found here (PT Park Maintenance Job Description)
Seasonal Outdoor Community Pool Worker (Part Time):
The City of Cokato is now accepting applications for workers for the outdoor community pool for the summer 2023 season. We are seeking applications for the following positions: Pool Manager, Lifeguards, and Cashiers. The positions are part-time, seasonal, including days, evenings, and weekends. For more information on each individual position see below. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22nd, 2023. Return completed applications to City Hall or email them to bpotter@cokato.mn.us.
Pool Manager
The Pool Operations Manager is expected to oversee the general pool operations, including supervising lifeguards and concession workers, and monitoring the pool operations to ensure compliance with state regulations. Must be 18 years of age or older. Click here for the full Pool Manager Job Description.
Lifeguard
Perform a variety of duties including the supervision and maintenance of the outdoor swimming pool and pool facilities. Ensure safety precautions are taken in all activities, follow proper emergency procedures when needed and administer first aid as needed. Must be 16 years of age or older and are required to be first Aid & CPR/PR certified. Click here for the full Lifeguard Job Description.
Cashier
Perform a variety of duties including supervision and maintenance of the outdoor swimming pool and pool facilities. The Cashier also collects ticket fees and record sales on daily log sheets and maintians supplies and equipment inventory and alert supervisors of shortages. Must be 16 years of age or older. Click here for the full Cashier Job Description.