What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources - Seasonal Restoration Technician position at City of Minnetonka?
The natural resource restoration technician assists staff with the maintenance and improvement of outdoor natural areas.
The work schedule will generally be Monday through Friday, and occasional Saturday and/or evening shift. 40 hours per week for six months. We are anticipating start date to be May 4, 2026.
This seasonal position is eligible for a $1.00 / $1.50 per hour bonus program. Bonus amounts are based on the number of hours worked and other criteria while in the seasonal role. Full bonus eligibility details will be provided to all finalists.
Essential Job Functions:- Control invasive species and maintain natural plant habitat areas with city staff, independently and with volunteers
- Assist with identification of native and invasive plants, their protection and control
- Conduct proper control and maintenance techniques such as
- cutting with stump treatment
- pulling and/or dead heading
- mowing with weed-whacker or brush blade
- herbicide spraying
- pruning
- planting and transplanting
- plant caging
- mulching and watering
- seed collection and dispersal
- Maintain tools, supplies and condition of city truck
- Assist with workshops, volunteer training and leading volunteers
- Assist with administrative tasks, including field mapping and GIS records
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or assigned
- Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver's license and provide own reliable work-related transportation
- Ability to identify common native plants and weed species in various stages of growth
- Have related field work experience
- Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions
- Ability to bend and stoop repeatedly while working
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Education in natural resources or forestry with completed courses in plant identification
- Field experience in native habitat restoration including invasive species control
- Experience leading volunteer projects
- Experience spot-spraying non-restricted herbicides
- Certified pesticide applicator
- Experience with ArcMap or GIS computer programs
- Ability to work for six months, approximately May 2026 through October 2026
- Microsoft office suite computer programs
- Working with maps and small tools
- Effectively communicating with the general public
- Work independently with varied supervision
- Maneuver difficult terrain on foot
- Work safely, efficiently and productively
- Pay close attention to detail
- Take accurate field notes including mapping
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Learn pertinent city policies and regulation
- A commitment to follow the organization's shared values