**Working Title: Laborer General** **Job Class: Laborer-General** **Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources** + **Job ID** : 83145 + **Location** : Willow River + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Seasonal + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/08/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/282025 + **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** : 203 - Service/AFSCME + **Work Area** : General Andrews Nursery + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This posting will be used to fill multiple Laborer General positions to work in the Forestry division in the General Andrews Nursery in Willow River, Minnesota. This position exists to provide the seasonal labor necessary to assist the Seed Procurement Consultant in managing the General Andrews Tree Improvement Site, remotely located tree orchards, and to provide daily activities involved with the production, maintenance, and harvest of tree seed and the care and maintenance of the General Andrews administrative site and facilities. These positions are part time seasonal with a split season. Season dates are May 1- June 30th, and July 1 - November 30th. Hours and days of work are weather dependent and will vary. Responsibilities include: + Carry out all assigned seed orchard field worker tasks. + Perform specialized seed and cone processing, and greenhouse tree improvement tasks as assigned. + Other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + Knowledge of methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction work sufficient to carry out detailed work directions. + Ability to follow written and oral instructions sufficient to carry out verbal assignments in a safe and efficient manner. + Record keeping and basic math skills sufficient to record inventory data for inventory records + Ability to work both independently and as a part of a group. + Ability to learn the safe use, operation, and maintenance of tools and equipment used in this work. + Ability to conduct manual labor to complete outdoor seedling harvest operation tasks that includes ability to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, ability to work under a variety of weather conditions, ability to work on hands and knees when hand weeding and planting, and requires walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain. + Ability to read and follow instructions on labels, information in instruction manuals, etc. + Ability to communicate and interact positively with team members and the public. + Ability to communicate using hand-held radio. **Preferred Qualifications** + Basic First Aid/CPR certification or above. + Experience operating and performing routine maintenance and repair of small and large equipment, and other equipment and tools. + General farm or construction experience. + Tree identification skills. **Additional Requirements** This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record. 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: · Conflict of Interest Review · Criminal History Check · Education Verification · Employment Reference / Records Check · License / Certification Verification AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.