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Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Mendota Heights! We proudly offer a competitive benefits package and give eligible employees a generous insurance contribution each month.
o City insurance contribution to help cover the cost of premiums
o Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and their families
o Disability insurance for employees
o Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
o Up to three weeks or 120 hours of paid parental leave
o 13 paid holidays
o Vacation accrual that recognizes your prior experience
o Personal (Earned Sick and Safe Time) Leave and Extended Disability Leave
o Free Amma Parenting classes for new parents and grandparents
o Employee Assistance Program with free therapy, coaching, and care navigation for you and your family
o Automatic enrollment in Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
- 6.5% employee / 7.5% employer contributions
- 11.8% employee / 17.7% employer for Police & Fire
o Access to 457(b) deferred compensation plans
o Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
o Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness program
join our team
Apply for open positions with the City of Mendota Heights
Find current job opportunities with the City of Mendota Heights and the city's application portal.
Apply for internal postings with the City of Mendota Heights
Find current job opportunities for existing staff with the City of Mendota Heights on the city's application portal.
Seasonal Positions
The city hires seasonal staff to support the city's Par 3 golf course, recreational programming, and public works projects.
Recruitment Information- Fire
The Mendota Heights Fire Department has an annual recruitment process to hire new paid-on-call firefighters.
Recruitment Information- Police
Learn about the recruitment process for the Mendota Heights Police Department.
Volunteer with the City
Join the city's volunteer program to learn about opportunities to serve the Mendota Heights community.
State of the city 2025
Check out the city's 2025 State of the City video to learn more about our community!
please note
Employment applications are accepted for open job postings only. Employment applications received after a posted deadline will not be considered for the position.
The City of Mendota Heights does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, political affiliation, or status with regard to public assistance. This policy applies to full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary. The City of Mendota Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.