NATURAL AREA TECHNICIAN

Fox Valley Park District; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox Valley Park District in Aurora, IL is seeking a Natural Area Technician to assist with restoration projects and flora management. The position is part-time/seasonal with a home base at Greenhouse, and requires working at various locations around Aurora.

The role supports control of exotic species, seed harvesting, planting, monitoring, and site mapping under supervision. Candidates should have a HS diploma, some biology/environmental coursework, a valid IL driver’s license, and be able to

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a HS diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer college coursework in biology or environmental studies with some related work experience.
• Must have a valid IL driver’s license; knowledge of Fox Valley Park District coverage area desirable.
• Able to identify local native flora and be familiar with woodland, prairie, and wetland communities.
• Must lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• IL pesticide license or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with control of exotic plant species and seed harvesting.
• Planting, monitoring plants and ongoing restoration projects.
• Vegetation inventories, plant identification, and site mapping.
• Work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a crew.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Identify local flora

Valid IL driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in biology/environmental studies

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

POSTING DATE: Open Until Filled
FACILITY: Greenhouse - 259 S Russell Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 is home base; work at various locations
LOCATION: Aurora, IL
HOURS: Monday - Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm, some weekends and occasional overtime may be necessary.
RATE: $15.00/hour - minimum starting rate
TYPE: Part-Time/Seasonal

NATURAL AREA TECHNICIAN

POSTING DATE: Open Until Filled
FACILITY: Greenhouse - 259 S Russell Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 is home base; work at various locations
LOCATION: Aurora, IL
HOURS: Monday - Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm, some weekends and occasional overtime may be necessary.
RATE: $15.00/hour - minimum starting rate
TYPE: Part-Time/Seasonal

Part time Benefits

QUALIFICATIONS

Individual must be age 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer candidate to have college course work in biology, environmental studies or similar with some applicable work experience. Must have a valid IL driver’s license with knowledge of the Fox Valley Park District coverage area highly desired. Successful candidate should be able to identify local native flora and be familiar with woodland, prairie, and wetland communities. Individual must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Individual must have an IL pesticide license or be willing to obtain license within 30 days of hire date. Experience with hand and power tools is a plus. Will be required to pass pre-employment physical with drug screen.

DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Horticulture Supervisor the Natural Area Technician is responsible for assisting with the control of exotic plant species, seed harvesting, planting, monitoring plants and on-going restoration projects. Individual must be able to work well independently with little supervision and as a team member on a crew. Control methods for exotics will be mechanical and chemical. Projects will include vegetation inventories, plant identification, and site mapping. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. This is an at-will position.

The Fox Valley Park District is a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people. Recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Agency, Fox Valley holds the nation’s highest honor as a National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management Serving the communities of Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora, the District maintains 172 parks and 48 miles of inter-connected regional trails amid 2,600 acres of parkland. Connected by the Fox River, our communities are tied together by the District’s commitment to promote vibrant, healthy lifestyles through fun and safe recreation opportunities that are environmentally and fiscally responsible. The Fox Valley Park District Where Fun Begins! The Fox Valley Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Code : 42-28

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.00