Laborer Trades & Equipment

Location: Elysian

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* Working Title:

Laborer Trades & Equipment*
* ** Job Class:
Laborer-Trades & Equipment*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 94206

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** Location** :
Elysian

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Seasonal

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/18/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/24/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** : DNR Parks & Trails Region 4

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 7:00am to 5:30pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Thursday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $26.40 - $30.45 / hourly

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Elysian

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

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** Re-Posting** :
Yes

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 position was previously announced from 01/09/2026-1/29/2026. If you have already applied to this position, you do not need to reapply.

The DNR is currently seeking to fill one (1) permanent full-time seasonal Laborer, Trades & Equipment position located in Elysian, MN. The anticipated seasonal dates are March to end of December each year. Days of work are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This position exists to assist management in directing and managing the operations of Parks and Trails facilities at Area 4C and to perform the daily activities involved with facility development and maintenance in Area 4C. This position will provide lead maintenance work to Building and Grounds Worker employees under the direction of the Assistant Area Supervisor while being a lead worker for facility and trail maintenance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Facility Maintenance and Development **:
** Perform maintenance, rehabilitation and development work on public water accesses, water campsites, trails, and campgrounds so that the facilities are safe and sustainable. Provide direction and feedback to other staff as necessary to accomplish area goals

+ Participate in native habitat restoration / reconstruction efforts, prescribed fire, seed collection and invasive species removal.

+ Operation and Maintenance of Equipment:
Use and maintain a variety of equipment, power tools and hand tools. Perform necessary inspections and most maintenance on all pieces of equipment.

+ Technical Support:

Apply technical knowledge of landscape development. Utilize maps, designs, management plans and other resources in order to evaluate and improve existing facilities, prepare for upcoming projects, and ensure maintenance and development ideas are well developed and carried out appropriately.

+ Other

Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain accurate operational records, provide professional customer service, and complete other duties as assigned by the lead worker or supervisor.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Position requires a Class A license, passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Otherwise, qualified applicants who do not have a valid Class A will be allowed up to 6 months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.

** AND:*
* + Knowledge and/or experience in methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in trades work and construction.

+ Knowledge and/or experience safely operating light, medium & heavy motorized equipment, e.g. pickups, ATVs, dump trucks, snow plows, snow groomers, tractors, trailers, watercraft, grader, backhoe, front-end loader, auger, plus power and hand tools, including chain saws,…