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Seasonal Landscape Pre-professional
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 Work involves operating equipment and performing manual labor supporting the Landscape crew in the maintenance of operations at a specific facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists maintenance operations on facility's acres and visitor gardens Prepare, soil amending, and cultivation of landscape bed(s) Install soil and compost Edge beds, apply mulch, and provide plant irrigation Manual weeding and application of granular pre-emergent herbicide, deadhead flowers Perform plant fertilization, mowing, de-littering, and line trimming Use various associated power tools Complete turf restoration Clean up beds in spring and fall Perform other duties as required Education and Experience Required Additional Information: Must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of employment. Bring lunch and water daily for working in the field. Safety boots and safety glasses required. Reimbursement available for safety boots and prescription safety eye wear. Hours: April - September, Monday - Friday 6:45am-2:45pm Starting Pay: Starts at $17.00 an hour Preferred Experience: Understanding of landscape management activities, conceptual garden design, and water conservation. Special training or other license, certification, etc.: One (1) year of grounds maintenance experience and understanding of soil science, perennial and woody plant management and identification. Must have a valid Driver's License. Skills In: Identification of trees, shrubs, native grasses, flowers, and weeds for horticulture aspects of grounds management; safe, proper operation and maintenance of a variety of grounds 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.
Company:
Forest Preserve District Of Dupage County
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Seasonal Landscape Pre-professional is a Architecture & Design Landscaper Job at Forest Preserve District of Dupage County located in West Chicago IL. Find other listings like Seasonal Landscape Pre-professional by searching Oodle for Architecture & Design Landscaper Jobs.
Seasonal Landscape Pre-professional is a Architecture & Design Landscaper Job at Forest Preserve District of Dupage County located in West Chicago IL. Find other listings like Seasonal Landscape Pre-professional by searching Oodle for Architecture & Design Landscaper Jobs.