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University of Minnesota - 15th Ave Seasonal Temporary Laborer Non Student in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apply for Job Job ID366840 LocationAll Other -See Job Description Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position: Seasonal Temporary Laborer, Non-Student Supervisor: Landscape Maintenance Supervisor Classification: #0001 Temporary: 67 days or less in a calendar year Location: CHANHASSEN - MN Landscape Arboretum Overview: Assist the Arboretum Horticulture and Collections Department with the care of gardens, natural areas, greenhouses, research plots, and seasonal displays at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Horticultural Research Center. Job Description: 100% Perform maintenance horticultural maintenance * Weeding, planting, removing brush, watering, pruning, spreading mulch and fertilizer utilizing various types of garden and landscaping equipment such as pruners, shears, trees saws, shovels, pitchforks, ladders, and cherry pickers. * Pick up trash and debris; cleaning buildings, moving furniture, etc. * Loading and unloading trucks. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be at least 16 years of age. * Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, climb 8-foot ladders, and be able to lift 50 pounds for extended periods of time. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: * Has professional gardener or garden maintenance experience. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $18.00 hr ; depending on education/qualifications/experience. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.