Forestry Landscape Crew - Seasonal

City of Eagan; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training, uniforms, tools andEquipment

Job summary

The City of Eagan is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Seasonal Forestry and Landscape Crew to beautify Eagan's 61 parks through planting trees, turf care, and invasive plant management. Training, uniforms, tools and equipment are provided.

Typical shifts are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, August through November for 3-4 months. Applicants must be 18+, have a valid driver's license, be able to lift up to 70 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older by first date of employment.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions throughout the summer months.
• Effective communication with public and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Learn landscaping and maintenance activities at Eagan's 61 parks.
• Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and native grasses.
• Irrigation and fertilization; mulching; invasive plant management.
• Use landscape power equipment (rototiller, sod cutter, edger, hedge trimmer).
• Assist city tree crew with cleanup, pruning, and brush removal.
• Work both independently and in teams; follow supervisor directions.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical strength

Weather resilience

Communication

Tools

Roto-tiller

Sod cutter

Edger

Hedge trimmer

Job description

Forestry & Landscape Crew Member - Seasonal

Pay: $16.847 - $21.312 per hour, DOQ

Seasonal/Temporary, Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Positions open until filled

The City of Eagan is looking for enthusiastic people from all backgrounds and levels of experience to join our seasonal Forestry and Landscape Crew!

Dive into a hands-on role where you'll learn to beautify Eagan's 61 parks by planting trees, maintaining landscapes, and managing invasive plants. This is a great opportunity for someone to grow, develop new skills, gain experience operating various equipment, and contribute to a team shaping the city's green spaces! Training, uniforms, tools and equipment provided.

Benefits

• Training, uniforms, tools and equipment provided.

Hours of Work

Typical shifts are Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:00am - 3:00pm

3 - 4-month positions available from August - November

In this job you will:

• Learn to perform various landscaping and maintenance activities at Eagan's 61 Parks, include:
  • Planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, and native grasses
  • Landscape bed and garden maintenance
  • Irrigation and fertilization
  • Mulching
  • Invasive plant management
  • Weed identification and control
• Learn how to use landscape power equipment (roto-tiller, sod cutter, edger, hedge trimmer, etc.)
• Assist the City tree crew in the cleanup of diseased and hazardous trees, tree trimming, pruning, and brush removal
• Work alone and as part of a team
• Follow work direction and keep supervisor informed of any concerns
• Maintain tools and equipment used on the job
• Miscellaneous tasks related to City forestry and park operations; other duties as assigned

What is needed to apply for this job?

• Job seekers should be 18 years of age or older by first date of employment
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and turn and use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity
• Ability to work in all weather conditions experience throughout the summer months
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and co-workers

WORKING CONDITIONS: 95% field 5% other

Employees are required to work outdoors on uneven ground, while carrying heavy loads or performing maintenance tasks, in all weather conditions experienced in Eagan during the months of April through November. Weather conditions encountered may include heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc.

Here's what staff members have said about working at the City of Eagan:

"The part I enjoyed most, was the variety of work and opportunity to interact with peers and the public".

"I have a flexible boss, good pay, and a supportive work environment that gave me the ability to be independent and further my skills".

"This is a great job for someone who loves the outdoors, and I loved coming to work every day".

"Great bosses! Great staff! Fun job working outside".

"This summer was a great experience, and I am happy i was able to join the Landscape Crew".

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full‑time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part‑time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer