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Temporary Summer Laborer

Minnesota Power has recreation sites throughout Ely, Duluth, Carlton, Grand Rapids, and Brainerd area which are maintained out of the Hideaway Field office on Island Lake near Duluth. Covering a large geographical area requires driving pick-up trucks, pulling trailers and navigating miles of shorelines in watercraft on Minnesota Power waterways. Recreation maintenance is for the outdoor enthusiast looking to create positive recreation and pleasurable experiences to the public. Safety for yourself, public, and the environment is followed at all times and is proven to be rewarding for all.

Minnesota Power is flexible around school schedules, April start time, and weekend opportunities in preparation for the summer recreation season. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs routine maintenance of Minnesota Power public recreation sites, service centers and provides labor/maintenance for other departmental projects
  • Routine activities include: lawn mowing/trimming, trash collecting and clean-up, public outhouse cleaning, operating motorized boats to remote reservoir recreation sites, grounds maintenance, trail clearing, driving with a trailer, and small engine maintenance and repairs
  • Perform job duties in physically demanding settings with uneven terrain and under extreme weather conditions
  • Project activities are variable, but generally involve operating power equipment and physical labor
  • Perform maintenance tasks in order to comply with company standards and provide aesthetic care to company owned properties
  • This position provides services to a large coverage area. Driving is a daily requirement and usually requires the towing of trailers or heavy loads
  • This position requires constant attention to customer service and safety

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Secondary classwork in environmental, engineering or natural resource disciplines is preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Landscaping or other grounds maintenance activities
  • Preferred experience with:
  • Outdoor recreational site maintenance, with small engine repair and maintenance
  • Boating
  • Towing with trailers

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and after hours
  • Must be able to lift 70 lbs. from floor to waist or shoulder
  • Position subject to driver qualifications requirements (i.e. DOT drug screen and physical)
  • Motorized boat operation experience preferred

DURATION:
  • Position duration mid April through October, 2021
  • This position is seasonal and is not to exceed 900 hours
  • Flexible work hours during the school year (up to 20 hours per week) and 40 hours per week, depending on variable needs in the summer

Employer will not sponsor Visas for this position.
 
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers .

ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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