Landscape Laborer

MNL; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological restoration company in Minnesota seeks a Landscape Laborer for entry-level duties in vegetation management. Responsibilities include weed control and equipment operation. The role offers training, flexible work, and competitive wages in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Flexible Workplace

Paid Time Off

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with safe operation and maintenance of landscaping tools.
• Ability to read maps and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Completes various vegetation management duties using equipment.
• Maintains work records and daily logs.

Skills

Communication

Map Navigation

Education

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Tools

Weed Whips

Chainsaws

Backpack Sprayers

ATVs

Job description

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MNL, a leader in ecological restoration, has an opening for a Landscape Laborer for our Vegetation Management department. This is an entry-level position which is responsible for performing various vegetation management job duties - primary responsibilities will be weed whipping and support for restoration fieldwork.

What We Offer

• MNL offers a flexible workplace.
• New and extended learning opportunities.
• MNL is willing to train the right candidate that aligns with our core values and want to help us heal the earth.
• MNL offers the highest wages in the industry and paid time off.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes a variety of vegetation management and landscaping duties, utilizing various types of equipment, such as weed whips, backpack sprayers, chainsaws and ATVs, among other equipment.
• Completes weed control activities through a combination of herbicide applications, weed whipping, hand weeding, brush cutting, and other landscaping duties.
• Maintains work records and associated paperwork, including daily worklogs and herbicide treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the safe operation and general maintenance of tools and equipment, rake, shovel, broom, small engines, ATV/UTVs, mowers and other equipment used in landscaping.
• Ability to read and navigate maps, as well as accurately follow directions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to acquire a commercial pesticide applicator license (paid for by MNL).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Demonstrated success with living the company's values of passion for the mission to "Heal the Earth", craftsmanship, innovation, grit, and positivity.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, reach and move as needed in order to complete various vegetation management duties.
• Prolonged periods of time standing.
• Typical working days are Monday through Friday.
• Able to travel daily to various worksites with occasional overnight stays for specific projects.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold.
  
  

MNL was founded in 1998 as an Ecological Restoration company that specializes in the preservation and restoration of native plant communities throughout Minnesota and the Midwest. Our dedicated staff has experience designing, installing, and maintaining native ecosystems for: government entities, corporate campuses, energy providers and distributers, and the general public. In addition to our extensive service offerings, we also produce a wide variety of native plants and seed. MNL operates out of four locations in Minnesota, with our headquarters just off I-94 in Otsego. For more information, please visit our website at www.MNLcorp.com. Join us in our mission to heal the earth by positively impacting 10 million acres by 2030!



This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all requirements for this position, nor does it constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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