Park & Forestry Laborer - Seasonal

 Park/Forestry Laborers - Seasonal

Spring/Summer 2025

Pay: $16.356 - $20.691 per hour, DOQ 

Seasonal/Temporary, Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Are you looking for a fun summer job while working outside?  Do you want to learn new skills and how to operate a variety of equipment? Come join the Eagan maintenance team!

 We’re looking for enthusiastic people willing to learn new skills and create a well-maintained park system throughout the city.  Use this as an opportunity to build your resume and work in an outdoor setting.  Training, uniforms, and equipment provided. 

Experience preferred, not required!

Why pick Eagan? 
Because we’re not just co-workers, we’re a community. We value different viewpoints and experiences, all to make Eagan the ultimate place to be. Plus, get free swag and competitive pay!

Schedule & Hours:
Positions available from May - October
Weekday Position: 40 hours per week M-F, 7am-3pm
Evening/Weekend: 20-40 hours per week, flexible on availability and need

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview. Invitations will be sent out to candidates as applications are received and reviewed.

Duties may include work in the following areas but are not limited to just one.

Mowing Crew: Duties may include operating hand mowers, weed whips, riding mowers, tractors, and leaf blowers

General Park Maintenance: Duties may include litter removal, shelter/restroom and building maintenance and cleaning

Athletic Field Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance of the City’s athletic fields at various parks and athletic complexes.   Duties include preparing athletic fields for play, chalking lines, litter removal, and restroom cleaning

Forestry: Assist the City tree crew in the cleanup of diseased and hazardous trees, tree trimming, pruning, and brush removal

Horticulture/Landscape: Maintain City gardens and surrounding areas in various City Parks.  Duties include planting flowers/trees/shrubs, weeding gardens, mulching gardens, and watering

Other Position Functions: 

• Assist other city staff as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• 16 years of age or older by first date of employment (some positions may require applicants to be 17 )
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and co-workers
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position under the working conditions described

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, janitorial work, or light construction
• Commercial driver’s license
  
  

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.  

Work Hours:        

Weekday Position: 40 hours per week M-F, 7am-3pm
Evening/Weekend: 20-40 hours per week, flexible on availability and need

 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

Salary : $16 - $21