Job Information
State of Minnesota Laborer General in Akeley, Minnesota
Working Title: Laborer General
Job Class: Laborer-General
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 92739
Location : Akeley
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Seasonal
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/14/2026
Closing Date : 05/04/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Natural Resources Department
Division/Unit : Forestry
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.96 - $24.21 / hourly
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area : Badoura Nursery
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Re-Posting : Yes
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 position was previously announced from 3/12/2026-4/01/2026. If you have already applied to this position, you do not need to apply again.
The Department of Natural Resources is looking to fill multiple Laborer General positions to work for in the Badoura Nursery in Akeley, Minnesota.
The positions exist to provide manual labor necessary to maintain quality standards in the production, handling and shipment of seedlings and other vegetative materials to meet the targets of DNR and the Division of Forestry in integrated resource management.
These positions are part time seasonal with a split season. Season dates are approximately March 15 to July 1 and September 15 to October 31. Hours and days of work are weather dependent and will vary.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lift, load, grade and package tree seedlings; weed seedbeds to ensure seedling survival and growth potential are attained; use motorized equipment as assigned for hauling seedlings to packing buildings, other materials and or personnel on the nursery property.
Collect, process and clean seed; assist in seedbed maintenance and preparation; assist in cuttings and transplant operations; perform packing shed duties to include tree handling, root pruning, box making, grading, loading, boxing, labeling and cooler storage; perform quality checks and report size discrepancies, pest, fungus, mold, etc. issues; assist in building maintenance and grounds cleanup; perform irrigation tasks; assist in windbreak maintenance; and tree delivery.
Conduct and report seedbed inventories; maintain written records of field and equipment operations; prepare special labels or tying materials as assigned; assist in seedling order processing, hand-packing, cooler and loading operation.
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
Knowledge of forest tree nursery operations and procedures concerning the growth and delivery of forest tree seedlings.
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. Per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency.
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.