What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Forestry position at City of Burnsville, MN?
Position Details
As a Seasonal Maintenance Forestry Worker, you will support the team with various forestry, horticultural, and landscape maintenance tasks throughout the city, helping maintain Burnsville’s beautiful environment.
Our Public Works Department is a committed team of talented individuals who work together to keep things running smoothly for those who live, work, and play in Burnsville. Your work will play a vital role in the operation and upkeep of our city’s infrastructure, ensuring it remains efficient and well-maintained.
This position is non-exempt (hourly) with a starting wage of $16.91/hr. It is a summer seasonal role, with a preferred start date in May and an end date in August. Learn more about the Seasonal Maintenance Forestry position here.
How you'll use your strengths every day
The Seasonal Maintenance Forestry worker values people and perspectives by:
- Performing forestry, horticultural, and landscape maintenance tasks throughout the city.
- Adhering to safety standards, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
They are on the leading edge when they:
- Prune trees and shrubs.
- Remove dead and diseased trees.
And they expect the best by:
- Safely operating city vehicles and equipment, such as pickup trucks and small hand and power tools.
- Chipping brush, mulching, and watering plantings.
What you'll bring to help you be successful
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License or be eligible to be licensed in the State of Minnesota
- A background or interest in local government work serving the community.
- An interest in developing what you do best and a commitment to valuing each colleague for their unique perspectives.
SEASONAL BENEFITS
We create great experiences for our employees so they do the same for our community. Whether you plan to join us for three months or thirty years, we value the unique strengths you bring to your role in Burnsville.
As a seasonal employee, we invite you to participate in development experiences and networking opportunities through Burnsville University during and outside of work hours. You will also have access to professional consultants through our Employee Assistance Program, ranging from personal or career counseling, to financial counseling, free legal advice and more.
While our seasonal employees are not eligible for some insurance offerings like medical and dental, you will receive benefits such as workers' compensation insurance and Social Security.
Should you consider full-time employment with us in the future, you can review our total rewards at burnsvillemn.gov/jobs.
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