Minnesota DNR: Seasonal Positions
Position Title:
Parks and Trails Associate / Building and grounds workers
Responsibilities:
Buildings and Grounds Worker
Responsible for:
- Building cleaning and repair
- State park, state trail and public water access maintenance and repair
- Grounds maintenance such as mowing, brushing, trail work, and dock installation and maintenance
- Basic equipment maintenance
- Park security (in some locations)
Important skills for buildings and grounds staff include skills in safe operation of equipment, ability to effectively recognize and solve problems, being a team player, ability to explain policies and procedures clearly and professionally to internal and external customers, and being welcoming to a diverse visitor base.
Parks and Trails Associate
Responsible for:
- Selling permits
- Organizing reservations
- Providing information to the public
- Cleaning
- Park security (in some locations)
Important skills for parks and trails associates include being a team player, skills in customer service that make a diverse visitor base feel welcome, ability to operate point of sale systems and the ability to manage work tasks effectively and skills to interpret program information and explain to customers, clients and coworkers.
minimum qualifications :
- Must be at least 18 years old
additional requirements:
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.
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.
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
how to apply:
VISIT HERE.
Equal employment Opportunity:
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.