Seasonal Forestry Maintenance Worker - April 2025

Join us at our upcoming Seasonal Job Fair on Sat, 11/23 from 10AM-1PM to learn more about this position and other seasonal opportunities! This event offers a great chance to meet some of our hiring leaders, ask questions, and discover other seasonal openings. Don't miss this opportunity to explore a career with us firsthand! For details on the job fair and to RSVP, please click here: Job Summary This position is responsible for assisting the forestry staff in the maintenance of District trees and shrubs in its preserves to provide safe and aesthetically pleasing areas for recreation and to promote natural area conservation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist with trimming and removal of trees and shrubs. * Perform preserve maintenance activities including but not limited to arboricultural maintenance, nursery maintenance, stream clearing, and turf restoration. * Perform basic maintenance on forestry equipment. * Use hand tools and power tools. * Support efforts to identify and control invasive plant species within the preserves. * Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District's safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents. * Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers. * Perform other duties as required. Requirements: * 18 years of age or older at time of hire. * Previous experience in forestry maintenance, landscaping, or related field preferred. * Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments. * Proficiency in using basic forestry tools and equipment. Schedule: Position starts in April/May with an end date in September. Monday through Friday, shifts of 6:45 AM until 2:45 PM. Pay: $17-18/hour. Work Environment: Requires working outdoors. Exposure to all weather conditions, insects and other wildlife, uneven terrain, sharp tools, and motorized equipment. Work involves lifting and maneuvering large objects. Requires operating motor vehicles. Other Information: Safety toe boots and glasses are required and reimbursable. Work t-shirts are provided. Bagged lunch and water are required, as breaks are taken at work sites. Reports to Blackwell Nursery Complex in West Chicago, IL. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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 applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Created: 2024-11-19