What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal On-Call State Forest Nursery Worker / Laborer General position at Minnesota Careers?
At the DNR, we are committed to the conservation and management of the state's natural resources for outdoor recreation, economic development, and a sustainable quality of life. Apply with us and find your path.
Job Details
Working Title : Seasonal On-call Forest Nursery Worker
Job Class : Laborer General
Agency : MN Department of Natural Resources
- Job ID : 83487
- Location : Akeley
- Telework Eligible : No
- Full / Part Time : Intermittent
- Regular / Temporary : Seasonal
- Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 01 / 22 / 2025
- Closing Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
- Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
- Division / Unit : Forestry
- Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range : $20.65 - $23.85 / hourly
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit / Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time / Unrepresented
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
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Job Summary
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill up to sixty (60) seasonal, on-call State Nursery Forest Nurseryworker positions at the Minnesota State Forest Nursery (Badoura), which is located in a rural area near Akeley, Minnesota. These positions are intermittent, seasonal, and applicants must be available to work on call as needed during the expected seasonof April 1st through October 31st each year. Hours and days of work are weather dependent and will vary.
Responsibilities include :
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Requirements
For positions that require driving responsibilities, an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record is required.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components :
Salary : $21 - $24
