Horticulture Seasonal Worker

Overview: Assist the Arboretum Horticulture and Collections Department with the care of gardens, natural areas, greenhouses, research plots, and seasonal displays at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Horticultural Research Center.

40 hours/week starting ASAP, lasting until early fall (to be determined)

Job Description:
100% Perform maintenance horticultural maintenance

• Weeding, mowing, planting, removing brush, watering, pruning, spreading mulch and fertilizer utilizing various types of garden and landscaping equipment such as pruners, shears, trees saws, shovels, pitchforks, ladders, and cherry pickers.
• Pick up trash and debris; cleaning buildings, moving furniture, etc.
• Loading and unloading trucks.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, climb 8-foot ladders, and be able to lift 50 pounds for extended periods of time.

Pay Range: $18.00 a hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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