Job Duties Start Date: 05/15/2026

End Date: 11/15/2026

Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Must Apply By: 08/16/2026

Job Duties:

The Agricultural Technician will perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with gardening and greenhouse production on an agricultural and energy research and demonstration farm. Duties include seeding, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and harvesting a variety of crops in greenhouse and outdoor garden settings; monitoring plant health; and assisting with irrigation setup and adjustments. The worker will support research activities by collecting and recording data related to plant growth, soil conditions, and environmental factors, and maintaining greenhouse and garden facilities to ensure optimal growing conditions. Additional duties include assisting with installation and monitoring of energy-related systems within greenhouse operations and supporting demonstrations and educational activities as directed, following all safety procedures and farm protocols.

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum Experience Required Minimum of 1-2 months experience is helpful, but not required

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Extensive pushing and pulling is required.

Frequent stooping or bending over is required.

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Public Transportation Accessible No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply Yes

Physical Required No

Drug Test Required No

Compensation $20.51 / Hourly

Additional Compensation As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Postal Code 56479

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-412

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 04/07/2026). Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

Application Instructions

Send resume listing experience to:

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#26-412

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

FAX: 651-297-7722

EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us

CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513

Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.

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