Landscape & Garden Tech II - Full-Time with Benefits

Champaign County Forest Preserve District; Mahomet (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Landscape/Garden Worker II at Lake of the Woods Botanical Gardens in Mahomet, IL, performs a variety of duties across the gardens, trails, and native spaces. The role reports to the Gardens and Trails Supervisor and may supervise part-time staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or GED), a valid IL driver's license, pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain, and AED/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 12 months. Availability for some evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; degree in horticulture, natural resources, botany or related field is a plus.
• Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License (Class D) and 18+ at start date.
• Current Illinois Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• AED/CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance activities such as mowing and bed care to botanical garden spaces and defined landscape beds throughout the preserves.
• Prune shrubs and trees using horticultural best practices.
• Mulch beds and utility spaces.
• Perform fall cleanups of beds and leaf management in turf and other areas.
• Provide weed control including invasive species as appropriate.
• Perform trail maintenance and erosion control, removal of fallen trees, and repairing surfaces.
• Install landscapes including trees, shrubs, ground covers, annuals and bulbs; hardscapes prep work.
• Greenhouse tasks: potting, watering, tending plants.
• Operate grounds equipment: mower, edger, trimmer, sprayer, chainsaw; load bulk materials with skid steer or loader.
• Assist with maintenance of high visibility native areas and snow/ice removal.
• Support and participate in tasks of Lake of the Woods Operations department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Plant/tree identification

Independent work

Safety awareness

Chainsaw operation

ArcGIS experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in horticulture or related field (plus)

Valid Illinois Driver's License

Illinois Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain

AED/CPR certification or ability to obtain

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The Landscape/Garden Worker II at Lake of the Woods Botanical Gardens in Mahomet, IL, performs a variety of duties across the gardens, trails, and native spaces. The role reports to the Gardens and Trails Supervisor and may supervise part-time staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or GED), a valid IL driver's license, pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain, and AED/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 12 months. Availability for some evenings/weekends as needed.