Seasonal Forestry
Company: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
The 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 it's
citizens.Job purposeWork involves operating equipment and
performing manual labor supporting the Forestry crew maintenance of
District trees and shrubs in order to provide safe and
aesthetically pleasing areas for recreation and to promote natural
area conservation.Essential Duties and Responsibilities--- Performs
tree/shrub trimming and removal--- Perform preserve maintenance and
nursery management (i.e.: brush chipping, stream clearing, turf
restoration, various pruning activities, etc.)--- Operate small
hand and power tools--- Provide general irrigation and upkeep of
trees--- Installation of soil and compost--- 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; 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday.
6:45am - 2:45pm. Bring own lunch. Safety toe boots required,
reimbursement available.Preferred Experience: Arboricultural and
maintenance operation experienceSpecial training or other license,
certification, etc.: Must have a valid Driver's License. Skills In:
Identification of trees and shrubs; safe and proper operation and
maintenance of a variety of 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 Forestry, Other , Wheaton, Illinois
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