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Palatine, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Horticulture Maintenance 2 Arborist
Position Focus
The Horticulture Maintenance 2 Arborist plays a vital role in caring for and maintaining our beautiful trees and other woody plants across all Districtowned properties. This position typically follows a Monday through Friday schedule with 40 hours each week and the specific work hours are set by the Superintendent of Parks. Occasionally evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary and this position also requires being on call whenever needed to ensure our green spaces thrive!

Education Experience and Training
  • Knowledgeable in the areas of forestry and general landscape maintenance procedures
  • High school graduate or general education degree required
  • Five (5) years in the landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction fields or any equivalent combination of education experience and training required
  • Formal or trade school studies related to arboriculture maintenance practices desired
  • Valid State of Illinois drivers license required
  • Certification through the International Society of Arborists (ISA) Illinois Pesticide License CDL Class B CPR First Aid and AED certifications required within twelve months of employment
Duties and Lines of Responsibility
Formal or trade school studies related to arboriculture maintenance practices are desired
Assist with the management of contractual work that pertains to the scope of the position
Manage and train arborist team staff
Identify safety hazards insects pests and diseases within trees and woody plant material
Operation of chainsaws woodchippers and bucket trucks (rigging equipment)
Assist with snow removal operations and ice rink maintenance
Other duties assigned may include but are not limited to:
  • General Park landscape maintenance landscape bed weed control grading and irrigation equipment
Benefits & Wages
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family
  • Paid life insurance
  • A retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
  • Paid vacation personal days holidays and sick time
  • Unlimited inhouse complimentary programs
  • Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family)
  • Fitness Center membership (individual and family)
  • Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course
At Palatine Park District we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs beautiful parks and facility fun creates the Parks and Rec Life. A career with the Palatine Park District is so much more than just a job it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. Its about being a positive influence on your community growing as a person and the friendships youll make with your fellow staff members
The hiring pay range for this position is $25.98/hour to $29.09/hour.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!

Employment Type

Hourly

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