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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County • West Chicago, IL 60185 • Posted 2 days ago via ZipRecruiter
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This position is responsible for a wide range of duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of various elements within the District preserves, including turf, trees, roads, parking lots, streams, trails, and storm sewer systems. It requires skilled operation of equipment and manual labor to ensure the preservation and enhancement of natural resources and recreational areas while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.
The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of it's citizens.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of various elements within the District preserves, including turf, trees, roads, parking lots, streams, trails, and storm sewer systems. This position requires skilled operation of equipment, as well as manual labor, to ensure the preservation and enhancement of our natural resources and recreational areas while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Roads Crew:
Requirements:
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 2:45 pm, may include snowplowing on rotating weekends.
Starting Salary: $25.74-28.97 an hour.
Eligible for performance review and possible pay increases biannually.
Benefits: Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts, Wellness Screenings, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 paid Holidays, 12 paid Vacation Days, 5 paid Personal Days, 8 paid sick days, Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), 457 Retirement Plan. Uniforms will be provided, along with an annual safety boot allowance.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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