Seasonal Landscape - Engineering and Environmental
Company: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
provides opportunities for people to connect with nature.The
District's mission is to, "acquire and hold lands containing
forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or
lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the
purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic
beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its
citizens.Job PurposeWork involves operating equipment and
performing manual labor supporting landscape maintenance (trees,
shrubs, turf, and general appearance of District
preserves/facilities). This position assists Grounds Management
Crews employing proper arboricultural practices to ensure the
safety of all forest preserve users while maintaining the health of
its natural resources.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs landscape maintenance of preserves including edging,
weeding, flower planting, cultivation, shrub pruning and
flower/shrub watering
- Performs turf maintenance includes hand mowing, trimming,
sidewalk edger, various small hand and power tools
- Plants perennials, annuals, bulbs, bushes, and trees
- Installation of soil and compost
- Spread woodchips and split firewood
- De-litter turf areas prior to mowing
- Facility general cleaning including garbage removal, cleaning
of gutters, etc.
- Opening and closing procedures within the preserves
- Assist with volunteer workdays
- Providing assistance to garden and special event volunteers
(including set-up and breakdown)
- Perform other duties as requiredEducation and Experience
RequiredAdditional Information: Must be 18 years of age or older by
the first day of employment.Hours: May - August (Flexible); Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, No weekends or holidays.Preferred
Experience: Landscape maintenance and turf management (lawn mower
or line trimmer)Special training or other license, certification,
etc.: Must have a valid Driver's License.Skills In: Identification
of trees, shrubs, native grasses, wild flowers, and exotic weeds
for horticulture aspects of preserve management; safe and proper
operation and maintenance of a variety of grounds equipment;
performing manual labor tasks; understanding and following verbal
or written instructions; maintaining effective working
relationships.The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an
EEO employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination
and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.
Keywords: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Wheaton , Seasonal Landscape - Engineering and Environmental, Engineering , Wheaton, Illinois
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