Community Forestry Seasonal Technician
$43,680–$47,840 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Assist with planting new trees, site preparation, and watering newly planted trees across the seven-county metro area. Perform maintenance including mulching, staking, and pruning, while driving trucks and pulling water tanks to job sites. Manage the gravel-bed tree nursery by watering, tracking inventory, caring for young trees, and conducting weed control and mowing. Engage with volunteers and residents to educate them on community tree stewardship. This seasonal role runs from now through November 2026, paying $21.00-23.00 per hour with overtime for hours over 40. Candidates must work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and hold a valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Interest or education in urban forestry, horticulture, biology, water resources, urban planning, or related field
- Ability to work flexible hours: early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record as determined by our insurance provider, ability to safely drive and maneuver a large vehicle with a trailer
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle check as required by our insurer
- Ability to obtain MNDOT Medical Examiner's Certificate within 15 days of hire
- Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks
- Working knowledge of tree identification as well as signs and symptoms of common tree issues
- Exceptional record keeping and organizational skills
- Leadership skills and the ability to work both as a team member and independently
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to creatively solve problems
- Passion for people and trees
Desired Qualifications
- Background knowledge of trees would be preferred but not required
- A working knowledge of common computer software including MS Word, Excel, ArcGIS is preferred but not required
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