Maintenance Tech II, Trails and Streams Crew

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County in West Chicago, IL seeks a Maintenance Technician II to join our Grounds Trails and Streams Crew. The role focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of landscape features across the district's preserves.

We require 1-3 years in trail construction and maintenance, a Class A CDL with travel across the district, and preferred Pesticide Operator's License. Schedule is Monday–Friday; benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in maintenance duties and operation of machinery and equipment.
• Illinois Class A CDL with 1-3 years of trail construction, renovations, and maintenance.
• Pesticide Operator's License preferred; travel across the district.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of landscape features across the district's preserves.
• Planting, vegetation management, trailside landscaping, and upkeep of natural areas.
• Bench construction, finishing, and maintenance in various settings.

Skills

Trail maintenance

Equipment operation

Maintenance duties

Job description

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join our Grounds Trails and Streams Crew 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 focuses on the installation, maintenance and repair of landscape features throughout the district's preserves, including planting, vegetation management, trailside landscaping, and the upkeep of natural areas. Additional responsibilities may include bench construction, finishing, and maintenance.

Compensation

$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

About the Role

We are looking for a team-player with an Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with 1-3 years of experience in trail construction, renovations, and maintenance. Experience installation, maintenance, and monitoring of various types of drainage structures. 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

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

Key Qualifications

• 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 A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within (6) months in good standing.
• IL Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License within (6) months of employment.

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