Maintenance Tech II Grounds Landscape Crew

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Grounds Management Road Crew team located in West Chicago, IL. This role is a great opportunity to join a skilled, supportive team dedicated to high-quality work and the larger mission of the forest preserve. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of various elements within the district preserves including turf, roads, parking lots, streams, trails and landscaping.

$26.65 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

The position includes a comprehensive and generous benefits package featuring:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation options

We are looking for a team-player with an Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with 1-3 years of experience in roadway maintenance, landscaping and general maintenance. Experience operating skid steers, front loaders and asphalt stripping highly desired. Current IL Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License preferred. This position works in a variety of different settings and will require travel throughout the district.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 6:45 am to 2:45 pm.

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• 1-3 years of related experience in maintenance duties and operation of machinery and equipment.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing;
  Class C Driver's License required within (6) months in good standing.
• IL Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License within six months of employment.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $26.65 - $30 per hour