Seasonal Park Maintenance - Horticulture
Seasonal Park Maintenance - Horticulture
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Seasonal Park Maintenance Horticulture
When You Will Work: Work hours are typically Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Some weekend duties are required and are assigned on a rotating basis ask for more information.
Pay Rate: Starting at $16.00/hr. for newly hired staff and $16.50/hr. for returning staff.
Benefits:Successful applicants can receive a Free fitness membership at 4500 Fitness while employed.
A Typical Day in the Life:
- Primary Horticulture responsibilities include: Planting flowers and shrubs weeding planting beds and employing cultural practices to encourage the sustainability of plant material.
- Performs skilled labor in connection with maintenance and construction at District parks and facilities including landscaping open space paths nursery and special facilities.
- Uses District owned vehicles and equipment to perform landscape maintenance and repairs.
- Operates small power equipment and hand tools.
- Follows District safety rules and procedures.
- Assists with ongoing parks maintenance activities and special events.
- Other duties as assigned (job may be changed as necessary).
- Able to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- Experience or education in Horticulture preferred.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Familiarity with small engines mowers and power tools preferred.
- Possess an Illinois Drivers License or equivalent.
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Appropriate clothing and steel toe boots are required for this position and not supplied by the Downers Grove Park District.
Employment Type
Temp
