Arborist Specialist Horticulture Crew
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Job Location:
Palatine, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 27 - 29
Posted on:
15-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Horticulture Specialist - Arborist
The Horticulture Specialist - Arborist plays a vital role in caring for and maintaining our beautiful trees and other woody plants across all District-owned 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!
What Youll Do
- 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 plantmaterial
- 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
What Were Looking For
- 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
Why You Should Join Us
- 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 in-house 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
The hiring pay range for this role is $27.26-$29.99
At Palatine Park District were more than parks and programs.Were a community built on connection creativity and care. From energizing recreation to memorable experiences in our beautiful spaces we live the Park and Rec Life every day.
Joining our team means stepping into something bigger than a job. Its about making a difference growing through meaningful work and forming friendships that last. Here you dont just work you thrive.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Lawn Care
- Mobile Devices
- Cooking
- Water Damage Restoration
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
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