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Maintenance Tech II Grounds - Forestry Worker
Location:
West Chicago, IL
Description:
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year. 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 Purpose This position manages 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 Perform tree removal and storm damage remediation Perform nursery management to plant and harvest trees and shrubs in nursery, and plant health care Assess and trim trees for hazards, structural integrity, and tree health Plant trees and shrubs annually Assist with prescribed burns, remove invasive species, and cultivate native plants Perform turf restoration Perform tree inventories utilizing GIS software Diagnosis of insect and disease issues, structural hazards, and general trimming or removal needs Assist with public relations events Perform other duties as required Starting Pay: $ 27.39-31.75 per hour Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:45am -2:45pm Education and Experience Required Related Experience: Two (2) years of arboricultural experience, equipment operation, and tree care including climbing; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Special training or other license, certification, etc.: Aerial Lift Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification, Stihl Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance Certification; ability to obtain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License within six (6) months of employment; ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within one (1) year of employment; ability to obtain Midwest Ecological Prescribed Burn Certification or equivalent within 2 years of employment; ability to obtain a Class A (CDL) Commercial Driver's License (with air brakes and tanker endorsements) within six (6) months of employment. Knowledge Of: Tree worker safety standards including ANSI climbing, pruning, and planting standards; turf science and culture; management practices used in arboricultural industry; equipment used for integrated pest management, fertilization, trimming, pruning, and removing trees; methods and practices used in the pruning and planting of nursery stock; use and operation of equipment and tools used in tree maintenance and nursery work; basic natural areas restoration concepts; office word processing, database, and spreadsheet software packages. Skills In: Climbing trees using modern techniques and equipment for removal of tree limbs, rigging, and felling of entire tree; operation and maintenance of chain saws, pole saws, tractors, augers, ropes, saddles, irrigation equipment, spray equipment, various tractor implements, tree spades, chippers, stump grinders, and aerial lift trucks and hydraulic booms; identification of trees, shrubs, insects, and diseases; use of GPS and GIS. 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.
Company:
Forest Preserve District Of Dupage County
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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