Seasonal Natural Resources Maintenance - Gardener

City of St. Louis Park, MN • Full-time • St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States • 4d ago

Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : St. Louis Park, MN
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Job Number: 2025-729-01
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary
About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city's strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

About the position
Participate in municipal natural resources and park landscape maintenance supporting the city's Pollinate the Park initiative including installing and watering plants, assisting with garden design, identification of weeds and weed removal, invasive plant species control, maintenance of city landscapes, and light equipment maintenance.

This is a seasonal, full-time position working an average of 32+ hours per week from May - November.
Duties and Responsibilities

Perform physical labor in the context of gardening and ecological restoration.
Planting gardens.
Watering plants.
Development of plant and weed identification skills.
Weed removal.
Drive light duty trucks pulling trailers.
Remove invasive plants such as buckthorn with manual saws and cutting tools.
Communicate with residents and park users about park gardens.
Assist with maintenance of community gardens.
Assist with volunteer events.
Clean-up litter and general maintenance in park and natural areas.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid Class D driver's license.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Physical ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for racial equity.
Strong interest in natural resources, ecological restoration, or gardening.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Do you have a valid Class D driver's license with the ability to drive a city vehicle?

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