Horticulture Specialist

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Streamwood Park District

• Position Type:
  Parks Maintenance/ Horticulture Worker
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Parks Department

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Horticulture Supervisor, the Horticulture Specialist is responsible for performing of a variety of park maintenance, including turf maintenance, basic horticulture maintenance, forestry, snow removal, custodial, and recreation support activities. The Horticulture Specialist is on call as needed, supervising and leading seasonal employees. This is an at-will position.

Classification

Full Time 2 Non-Exempt; IMRF eligible

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Preference given to candidates with an Associate's Degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, Urban Forestry or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Pesticide Operator's License or must have the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hiring. The District will pay for training and testing costs.
• Must be CPR and AED certified within six (6) months of hiring. The District will pay for training and testing costs.
• Employee is responsible for completing hands-on maintenance-related tasks in the field, as assigned by the Horticulture Supervisor.
• Employee must perform assigned inspections and is responsible for ensuring our parks, properties, vehicles, equipment, and other assets are in a safe and functional working condition and maintained at a presentable service level.
• Employee is responsible for horticulture maintenance in all of our parks including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, tree maintenance, natural area maintenance, and other tasks assigned.
• Employee must maintain grounds through litter pickup, recycling, and other activities.
• Employee must organize, prioritize and direct multiple projects, labor and equipment needs.
• Employee must document labor-hours and materials used on work orders to specific job requirements.
• Employee must apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides to destroy undesirable growth and pests.
• Employee must assist the Fleet & Mowing, Playgrounds, and Athletic Fields crews as-assigned.
• Employee must perform playground maintenance, including inspections, repairs, mulch maintenance, and cleaning as-needed.
• Employee must perform ornamental horticulture maintenance which includes, but is not limited to planting trees, watering, fertilizing, flower bed arrangement, tree removal and other horticulture as needed.
• Employee must perform mowing and turf maintenance as assigned, including operating mowers, weed whips, tractors, and small engine equipment.
• Employee must perform athletic field maintenance tasks as assigned, including ballfield preps, painting field lines, and operating field maintenance equipment.
• Employee must maintain the trails, which includes, but is not limited to debris removal, grading and renovation.
• Employee must adhere to safety policies and procedures as outlined in the safety manual.
• Employee must work snow shifts as assigned and operate snow removal equipment on District roads, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Employee is responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance of Park District vehicles, tractors, ground equipment, implements and ensuring it is performed and reported.
• Employee must maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management and perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Streamwood Park District's safety program and manual.
• Employee is responsible for supervising part-time and seasonal staff by communicating job expectations, job training, coaching duties and responsibilities, performance evaluation, recognition, and discipline.
• Employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Employee must demonstrate, lead, and support the Park District's mission statement, vision and core values.
• Employee must establish, support and maintain collaborative efforts with internal and external customers and organizations.
• Employee must perform all other duties as assigned.

• Employee is responsible for supervising part-time and seasonal employees for other duties including, but not limited to, recreation programs and special events as needed.
• Employee must have the ability to accurately determine and perform minor…