Forestry Landscape Crew - Seasonal

City of Eagan; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Uniforms provided

Tools and equipment provided

Job summary

City of Eagan is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Seasonal/Temporary Forestry and Landscape Crew Member role in the Parks and Recreation Department. Duties include planting trees, maintaining landscapes, weed control, and operating landscape equipment across Eagan's parks.

Training, uniforms, and gear are provided; this is a hands-on opportunity to grow skills in a city renowned for its parks. Typical shifts are 7:00am–3:00pm, Monday through Friday, August to November, with a 40-hour work

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older at first employment date.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions during summer months.
• Effective communication with public and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Learn landscaping and maintenance tasks across 61 parks, including planting trees and shrubs, landscape bed maintenance, irrigation and fertilization, mulching, invasive plant management, and weed control.
• Operate landscape power equipment (e.g., roto-tiller, sod cutter, edger, hedge trimmer).
• Assist the City tree crew with cleaning diseased or hazardous trees, pruning, and brush removal.
• Work independently and as part of a team; follow directions and report concerns.
• Maintain tools and equipment; perform miscellaneous forestry/park operations tasks.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Able to lift up to 70 pounds

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Forestry & Landscape Crew Member - Seasonal

Salary

$16.36 - $20.69 Hourly

$16.847 - $21.312 per hour, DOQ

Location

Central Maintenance Facility

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

07272026.1

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Forestry Maintenance

Opening Date

07/27/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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.

Hours of Work

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

3 - 4-month positions available from August - November

Essential Position Functions

In this job you will:

• Learn to perform various landscaping and maintenance activities at Eagan's 61 Parks, including:
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Things that may help you be successful in this role

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.

\"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

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

01

Will you be at least 18 years of age at time of hire?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

The hours of work are typically 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. This position averages 40 hours per week from August -November. The schedule may be shifted to include weekends or evenings as determined by the work load or assignment. Are you able to work these these shifts?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list the date you are able to begin employment AND the last day you are available to work:

05

Are you able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds?

• Yes
• No

06

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 May - November. Weather conditions encountered may include heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job under the working conditions described?

• Yes
• No

07

How much experience do you have working for the City of Eagan's Forestry Division or similar.

• No Experience
• 1-2 years/seasons
• 3-4 years/seasons
• 5+ years/seasons

08

How much experience do you have working in a forestry or a forestry-related position? This may include previous experience in horticulture practices, landscaping, and/or yard and garden maintenance.

• No Experience
• 1-2 years/seasons
• 3-4 years/seasons
• 5+ years/seasons

09

Please describe your prior experience working in a forestry related position, landscaping, and/or yard and garden maintenance.

10

Do you have knowledge of various landscape plants, life cycles, and disorders and diseases of plants?

• Yes
• No

11

Please briefly describe your experience in which you have learned various landscape plans, life cycles, disorders and diseases of plants. If not applicable, reply NA.

12

Do you have experience working with the public? (childcare, guest service, public speaking, club, sport and activities, etc.)

• Yes
• No

13

Briefly describe your experience(s) working with the public (childcare, guest service, public speaking, clubs, sports, and activities, etc.).

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com