What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Forestry position at City of Lake Forest, IL?
Salary : $20.00 Hourly
Location : Lake Forest, IL
Job Type : Seasonal
Department : Public Works Department
Division : Forestry Section
Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
WORK OUTSIDE
Beautiful area to work, especially if you like to keep moving. Days go by fast!
TRAINING We train everything you'll need to know, just bring your interest!
This position will support arboriculture related activities within the Forestry section, such as watering, pruning of trees and shrubs, fertilizing, removing trees and shrubs, and various routine maintenance tasks with other public works department sections.
Seasonal employment : Work stability and great hours for a morning person! Get off early before the 9-5ers. Avoid rush hours.
- 40hrs / week
6 : 30am-3pm
9 months per year (Typically April-Dec)
Rate increase anticipated May 1
Benefits :
IMRF Pension
40 hours PTO
Earn comp time
Examples of Duties
Watering, pruning, fertilizing, and spraying of trees and shrubs
Engage in natural resource management by participating in prescribed burning and other natural areas management practices
Work independently or with a crew
Be able to communicate professionally with residents and staff
Qualifications
Valid driver's license
Sound physical condition in order to perform heavy manual work in all types of weather
Working knowledge of hand tools and power tools, preferred
Supplemental Information
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
No benefits are associated with this position.
Salary : $20
