Conservation Horticulturist: Native Restoration

Palatine Park District; Palatine (IL); In loco; USD 47.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

IMRF retirement

Descrizione del lavoro

Palatine Park District is seeking a Horticultural Maintenance I- Conservationist to manage natural areas, seed native vegetation, and maintain beds and trees. The role includes operating mowing and pruning equipment, and assisting with events and seasonal duties.

Requirements include 1–3 years in landscape maintenance, conservation experience preferred, and Illinois driver’s and pesticide operator licenses within 12 months. The position offers full benefits and a salary range of $47,300–$54,000.

Competenze

• High school graduate.
• 1–3 years of landscape construction/maintenance experience.
• Experience in conservation preferred.
• Knowledge of mowing, pruning, beds, and snow removal.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License; Class C within 12 months.
• Illinois Pesticide Operator License within 12 months.

Mansioni

• Manage natural areas with mechanical and chemical removal of invasive species, seeding, and establishing native vegetation.
• Assist with manicured landscape beds, tree removal, and other horticultural tasks.
• Operate equipment for mowing, landscaping, snow removal, and related tasks.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed; assist with special events and other Parks Department duties.
• Overtime may be required; position is full-time and non-exempt.

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Hand tools

Power tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Palatine Park District is seeking a Horticultural Maintenance I- Conservationist to manage natural areas, seed native vegetation, and maintain beds and trees. The role includes operating mowing and pruning equipment, and assisting with events and seasonal duties.

Requirements include 1–3 years in landscape maintenance, conservation experience preferred, and Illinois driver’s and pesticide operator licenses within 12 months. The position offers full benefits and a salary range of $47,300–$54,000.