Seasonal Park Maintenance - Forestry

Position: Seasonal Park Maintenance - Forestry

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Job : 341

# of Openings: 1

We are accepting applications for a Seasonal Forestry team member. With 48 parks, 2 high profile Natural Areas (Lyman Woods and Belmont Prairie) and numerous smaller naturalized areas in park settings, the District is seeking an enthusiastic individual to help maintain and improve our resources. The successful candidate is someone who wants to put their educational curriculum and experience to work and gain field experience in Forestry and Tree Care.

Reporting to the Forester and being mentored by the Superintendent of Parks, this employee will gain skills which will help them support the viability and sustainability of suburban trees, and other landscape plants.

Work hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Some weekend duties are required and are assigned on a rotating basis, ask for more information.

The hourly pay rate starts at $16.00. The District is flexible with start and end times for school purposes. Successful applicants can receive a Free fitness membership at 4500 Fitness while employed.

• Primary Forestry responsibilities include: tree removal and pruning, tree planting, mulching and watering of plant material.
• Performs skilled labor in connection with maintenance and construction at District parks and facilities including landscaping, open space, paths, nursery and special facilities.
• Uses District owned vehicles and equipment to perform landscape maintenance and repairs.
• Operates small power equipment and hand tools.
• Follows District safety rules and procedures.
• Assists with on-going parks maintenance activities and special events.
• Other duties as assigned (job may be changed as necessary).

• Able to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Experience or education in Forestry preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with small engines, mowers, and power tools preferred.
• Previous experience towing small trailers preferred.
• Possess an Illinois Driver’s License, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Appropriate clothing and steel toe boots are required for this position and not supplied by the Downers Grove Park District.

The Downers Grove Park District is an EOE (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation)