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Employment Opportunity
Seasonal Positions
The City of Preston seeks application’s for seasonal positions for 2026.
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Summer Help and Park Maintenance
The City of Preston/Preston Public Utilities is now accepting applications for Summer Help positions. Duties include mowing, trimming, painting, and assisting City/Utility staff as directed. Applicants are required to provide steel-toe footwear. Applications may be picked up at Preston City Hall or online at prestonmn.gov. Positions will remain open until filled, with first consideration given to applications received by May 1, 2026.
Tourism Attendant
The City of Preston is accepting applications for Visitor Center Attendants. Hours are flexible with some weekdays and some Saturdays from May – October. Good knowledge of Preston and surrounding areas and customer service skills required. Applications may be picked up at Preston City Hall Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or downloaded above. Application deadline is April 17, 2026. Questions? Call City Hall at (507) 765-2153
Employment Opportunity
Lifeguards
Looking for a summer job?
BE A
LIFEGUARD
🛟
The Preston Pool is hiring lifeguards for the summer season!
Apply at City Hall in Preston for more info!
The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for Lifeguards and WSI.
LIFEGUARDS for 2026 (June–mid August). Applicants must be at least 15 years of age
and complete a lifeguard training class. Training is paid for by the Park Board
upon completion of an application and commitment to work 40 hours per month
in June & July and 20 hours in August.
Starting wage: $14.08
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI): Must be at least 16 years of age.
WSI training is paid for by the Park Board upon commitment to working
at least 30 hours as a WSI.
Applications are available at Preston City Hall or Print/Download below
Click Here to for an Application
2026 Garbage Schedule S&S Sanitation
PRESTON PUBLIC UTILITIES NOTICE OF UTILITY RATE INCREASE
PRESTON PUBLIC UTILITIES NOTICE OF UTILITY RATE INCREASE
At the regular Public Utility Commission meeting on December 9, 2025, the Commission approved rate increases for the electric, water, and sewer utilities. Electric base and KWH charges will increase 5% for all users. Water use and base charges will increase 5% for all users. Sewer use and base charges will increase 10% for all users. These increases will be effective February 1, 2026.
Electric – 5% rate revenue increase
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer base charges and use (KWH) charges will increase 5%.
Water – 5% rate revenue increase
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer base and use charges will increase 5%.
Sewer – 10% rate revenue increase
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer base and use charges will increase 10%.