Natural Resources Technician (Part-Time/Year Round)

Job Overview:
The part-time/year-round Natural Resources Technician will be responsible for executing and implementing all maintenance, care and repair functions for the District's natural areas, in addition to supporting other district operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include; invasive plant management, planting landscape materials and assisting the Natural Resources Supervisor with planning and evaluation of management areas
• Performs skilled labor in conjunction with maintenance and construction at District parks and facilities including landscaping, open space, trails and other areas
• Uses District owned vehicles and equipment to perform landscape maintenance and repairs
• Operates power equipment and hand tools
• Follows District safety rules and procedures
• Assists with on-going park maintenance activities and special events, including weekend volunteer workdays
• Participates in park and facility snow removal
• Other duties as assigned
  

Education, Experience, Training:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school diploma with some higher education credits in natural resources, environmental science, or horticulture and a minimum of one to two years of experience in Natural Resource Management preferred, or equivalent work experience background
• Must be licensed by the State of Illinois as a certified pesticide operator or become certified within 6 months of hiring for Natural Resources
• Possess an Illinois Driver’s License, or equivalent
• Familiarity with small engines, mowers, and power tools
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• A reasonable mechanical aptitude and interest in machinery and equipment used to maintain parks and natural areas
• Ability to use assorted hand tools such as, but not limited to, rakes, shovels, hand saws, pruners, etc.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to properly identify native and invasive woody and herbaceous species in natural areas
• Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the District
  

Benefits:

Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives

Employee Recognition Programs

Discounts at Our Golf Course

Season Passes to Our Aquatic Center

Free or Discounted Prices for Our Fitness & Special Event Programs

Hours:

• Vary; based on schedule
• Occasional evening and weekends required
  

Pay Rate:

$15-$17/hour

Salary : $15 - $17