Grounds Maintenance Worker - Landscape Crew
Company: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location: West Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe 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. This position is assigned
to a specific crew; however, this position can potentially be
transferred to various crews temporarily as needed. Every effort
will be made to put personnel in areas of their preference, yet
maintaining the balance of crew sizes and proper function of the
department shall remain the prime objective.Job PurposeWork
involves operating equipment and performing manual labor in the
installation and maintenance of turf, trees, roads, parking lots,
streams, trails, and storm sewer systems in District preserves.
Proper maintenance practices ensure the safety of all forest
preserve users while maintaining healthy natural and recreational
areas for all to enjoy.Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesLandscape Crew• Performs all aspects of landscape
maintenance and landscape installation on District land• Fine and
rough mowing of general use areas and trails including pre-mowing
cleanup• Tree and shrub planting, mulching, irrigation, and
maintenance• Maintenance and installation of annual and perennial
planting beds including both ornamental and native landscapes
including edging, mulching, and herbicide application• Debris and
leaf collection in general use areas• Fertilization and aeration of
fine mowed areas• Turf restoration utilizing industry best
management practices• Installation and maintenance of various types
of hardscaping and water features• Assist all other departmental
crews as necessary• Perform other duties as requiredHours: Monday -
Friday 6:45 am - 2:45 pm, may include weekends.Emergency response
to winter weather events, including snow plowing and deicing. On
call scheduling required for some weekends between November and
March.Education and Experience RequiredRelated Experience: One (1)
year experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment that
relates to grounds maintenance.Special training or other license,
certification, etc.: Illinois Department Of Agriculture Pesticide
Operators License; Blood Borne Pathogen training; First Aid / First
Response certification, CPR training, ability to obtain Midwest
Ecological Prescribed Burn Certification or equivalent within 2
years of employment, ability to obtain a Class A (CDL) Commercial
Driver's License (with air brakes and tanker endorsements) within
six (6) months of employment. Ability to obtain ISA Arborist
Certification within 1 year of employment. Pursuant to OSHA
1910.134, physicals are required for job assignments that fall
under the District's Respiratory program. Valid driver's license
required.Knowledge of: Landscape maintenance, construction, and
installation; turf management; maintenance and construction of
asphalt and gravel surfaces; occupational hazards and proper safety
precautions; safe handling of herbicides and pesticides; GPS/GIS
applications.Skills In: Identification of trees, shrubs, native
grasses, wild flowers, and exotic weeds for horticulture aspects of
preserve management; safe and 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.
Keywords: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Chicago , Grounds Maintenance Worker - Landscape Crew, Professions , West Chicago, Illinois
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