Forestry Technician - Seasonal

Overview

Spring/Summer, 2026. This position will be responsible for assisting with a variety of forestry and landscaping related tasks including ground preparation, planting, mulching, tree trimming and removal, watering, fertilizing, and general maintenance. This position runs through late summer.

Pay: $16.847 - $21.312 per hour, DOQ. Seasonal/Temporary, Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible.

Location:

Central Maintenance Facility

Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Department:
Parks and Recreation
• Division:
Forestry Maintenance

Opening Date: 01/22/2026
• FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Note:

This description reflects the duties and responsibilities of the role in the context of the City of Eagan.

Essential Position Functions

• Pruning and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubs
• Assisting with installation of park landscape plantings
• Removal of dead trees from public property
• Clearing and brush work for new parks and trails, chipping brush
• Mulching and irrigating trees
• Assisting with prairie management
• Assisting with Tree Inventory Program

Safely Operate The Following Equipment

• Chain saw
• Skid steer loader
• Small tractor or loader with various attachments
• Brush chipper
• Variety of hand tools
• Other forestry related equipment

Other Position Functions

• Assist other city departments as assigned
• Miscellaneous tasks related to City forestry and park operations; other duties as assigned

• 18 years of age or older by the start of the position
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Must be physically capable of performing the assigned tasks and able to perform all essential position functions
• Must be neatly groomed and willing to wear and maintain a City issued uniform
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds and work in a variety of weather conditions

• Significant experience in forestry or landscaping
• Associates degree or certificate in forestry or horticulture

Working Conditions:

95% field, 5% other. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions experienced in Eagan during April through November (heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc.).

Hours of Work:
Normally 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Average 40 hours per week during peak season, with occasional hours during April and November. Schedule may be shifted to include weekends or evenings as determined by workload or assignment.

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 250 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits. As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at human resources.

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