Landscape Worker
Do you enjoy working outdoors? The City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department is hiring temporary Landscape Workers to work April through October. Work hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (weather permitting) with occasional weekends.
Typical Duties:
- Perform landscape work in routine landscape installation, maintenance, and plant care for downtown and city parks, grounds, and medians.
- Performs landscape maintenance, mulching, watering, and deadheading.
- Planting of shrubs, perennials, and annuals based on planting designs.
- Weed control and fertilizing, fall and spring clean ups, trimming and pruning, leaf raking and disposal, and lawn mowing.
- Guide youth crews and community volunteers in landscaping activities.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Landscape Worker Job Description.
The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Position Requirements:
One year of experience in commercial or residential landscaping, greenhouse production, or commercial horticulture, or 20 credit hours in a certified landscape/horticultural training program.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.
Must obtain a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License, including categories A and E, and present to the hiring authority, within three months of appointment.
How to Apply by Closing Date:
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Upload or submit the following documents via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume (optional)
- Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License, including categories A and E (optional - submit if available at time of application)
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Hiring Process Information:
Temporary: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This position is eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). Other benefits are not provided.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.