Seeking 34 Temp/FT positions in the following counties: Minnesota: Clay | North Dakota: Cass | Job Duties: Winter weather landscaping duties involve preparing and maintaining outdoor spaces during the colder months, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and visually appealing. While the tasks may differ depending on the climate and severity of winter in a particular region, here are some common responsibilities for winter weather landscaping: Snow and Ice Removal: One of the primary tasks in winter landscaping is the removal of snow and ice. This includes clearing driveways, walkways, and parking areas to ensure safe passage. Snow shoveling, snow blowing, and salting or sanding are typical methods used to keep surfaces clear and prevent slips and falls. Winter landscaping job duties may involve the installation of seasonal decorations like holiday lights, wreaths, or garlands. Laborers may be responsible for safely installing and maintaining these decorations. Pruning and Trimming: Will be done from ground level by worker using hand tools. Winter is an excellent time to prune and trim trees and shrubs while they are dormant. Proper pruning techniques help maintain the health and shape of plants, promote growth, and prevent damage from heavy snow or ice buildup. Trimming also keeps branches away from structures and walkways, reducing the risk of accidents. Protecting Plants: Certain plants may need protection from freezing temperatures. This involves wrapping sensitive plants with burlap or installing temporary covers to shield them from cold winds and frost. Mulching around the base of plants helps retain moisture and insulate the soil, providing an additional layer of protection. Clearing Debris: Winter storms can bring down branches, leaves, and other debris that clutter the landscape. Clearing these materials not only improves the appearance of the property but also prevents potential hazards, such as obstructed pathways or damaged plants. Checking Irrigation Systems: If your landscaping includes irrigation systems, it's essential to inspect and winterize them before freezing temperatures arrive. This involves draining water from the pipes and shutting off the system to prevent damage from frozen water expanding within the lines. Monitoring Drainage: Winter often brings rain and melting snow, and it's important to ensure that water properly drains away from the property. Clearing leaves and debris from gutters, downspouts, and drains prevents blockages and potential water damage to buildings or landscaping. Dates of need: 2025-11-27 to 2026-04-17 | # of regular hours guaranteed per week: 35 | Mon-Fri poss Sat | 06:30 - 06:30 | Lift and sustain 50 lbs | No ed./exp. required. OTJ training available. Starting wage $24.40 p/hr. to $35.00 p/hr. Poss. E-Verify, all post hire. Poss. OT starting from $36.6 p/hr. to $52.5 p/hr. A single workweek is used to compute wages due, paid weekly. Poss. raises, bonuses, or incentives dependent on tenure w/company, experience, or job performance. All deductions from the workers' paycheck required by law will be made. Employer will provide workers at n/c all tools, supplies & equip. required to perform the job. Workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa and border crossing fees, in-bound transportation, daily subsistence and hotel costs from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer to employer's place of business. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical & reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for workers reasonable costs of return transportation & daily subsistence to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment w/another employer. The employer is responsible for paying inbound transportation costs in thefirst workweek of employment to the extent that shifting such costs to the employees (either directly or indirectly) would effectively not bring the workers' wages below the FLSA minimum wage. Employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to groups of H-2B or U.S. workers or will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. The remainder of inbound transportation, meals, and hotel expenses to be reimbursed to the worker at the 50% point of the contract. As per FLSA requirements, daily meal subsistence is paid. Outbound transportation and subsistence will be provided/paid by the employer where the worker completes the work contract period, or is terminated without cause, and no subsequent H-2B employment is available. Employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to groups of H-2B or U.S. workers or will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved at the end of the contract or worker termination date. Housing: Employer will provide workers with optional housing at the monthly rental rate of $300.00. Other deductions from employees pay: All deductions required by law will be deducted from workers' pay. Employer can deduct monthly rental rate of $300 from paycheck if worker requests in writing. The employer will provide daily transportation to all H-2B workers from housing to the place(s) of employment using company vehicle at no cost to workers and back at the end of each workday. All U.S. workers in corresponding employment who do not reside at employers provided housing will be picked up at a centralized point designated by employer in the morning, transported to worksite and return at the end of workday to centralized point.Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $16.28 p/day during travel with a maximum of $68.00 p/day with receipts. Qualified applicants are to inquire about the job op directly to Minnesota Dept. of Employment, Located at 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul MN. Call (651) 259-7507, or go online at https://www.minnesotaworks.net/ to apply. Email resume to Brent at brent.jtlawn@gmail.com for JT Lawn Service, LLC. This ad is being placed concurrently with an H-2B application.
