Forestry Landscape Crew - Seasonal

Job Description

The City of Eagan is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their Forestry and Landscape Crew. This is a seasonal/temporary, non-exempt position with a pay range of $16.847 - $21.312 per hour, DOQ. Positions are available from August - November.

Essential Position Functions

• 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
• Perform miscellaneous tasks related to City forestry and park operations; other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age by first date of employment
• Have a valid Driver’s License
• Be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and turn and use of fine motor skills and manual dexterity
• Be able to work in all weather conditions experienced in Eagan during the months of April through November
• Be able to communicate effectively with the public and co-workers

Things That May Help You Be Successful in This Role

• Experience working for the City of Eagan's Forestry Division or similar
• Experience working in a forestry or forestry-related position, such as horticulture practices, landscaping, and yard and garden maintenance
• Knowledge of various landscape plants, life cycles, and disorders and diseases of plants
• Experience working with the public (childcare, guest service, public speaking, clubs, sports, and activities, etc.)

Working Conditions

• 95% field
• 5% other
• 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 may include heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc.

Benefits

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 humanresources@eaganmn.gov.

Application Instructions

To apply, please answer the following questions:

1. Will you be at least 18 years of age at time of hire?
2. Do you have a valid driver's license?
3. 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.
4. Please list the date you are able to begin employment AND the last day you are available to work:
5. Are you able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds?
6. 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.
7. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job under the working conditions described?
8. How much experience do you have working for the City of Eagan's Forestry Division or similar?
9. How much experience do you have working in a forestry or a forestry-related position?
10. Please describe your prior experience working in a forestry related position, landscaping, and/or yard and garden maintenance.
11. Do you have knowledge of various landscape plants, life cycles, and disorders and diseases of plants?
12. Please briefly describe your experience(s) in which you have learned various landscape plans, life cycles, disorders and diseases of plants. If not applicable, reply NA.
13. Do you have experience working with the public? (childcare, guest service, public speaking, club, sport and activities, etc.)
14. Briefly describe your experience(s) working with the public (childcare, guest service, public speaking, clubs, sports, and activities, etc.).

Contact Information

Employer: City of Eagan
Address: 3830 Pilot Knob Rd Eagan, Minnesota, 55122
Phone: 651-675-5000
Website: https://www.cityofeagan.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.