Title: Grounds Extra Help
Location: Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL)
Position Description: Main job duties include general landscape maintenance (60%) including but not limited to: weeding, mulching, watering, planting, raking, digging, pruning, trimming, edging, string trimming and other duties as assigned (10%). Some road work and other project-based work as assigned (10%). Park grounds staff will also help with event setup and cleanup (10%) as well as general park maintenance tasks such as cleaning park bathrooms and emptying garbage cans around the grounds (10%). Position will report to the Illinois Arboretum, with some minimal work at Allerton Park and Retreat Center (515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL) possible, as assigned.
Qualifications: Applicants working towards a degree in horticulture/landscape architecture or related field preferred but not required. Experience using power equipment (string trimmer, mower, tractor, etc.) and experience in outdoor/park district/conservation/landscaping work preferred but not required. Position will require working outdoors under potentially adverse conditions. Successful applicants must have good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team situation.
Requirements:
Successful applicants will be:
· Able to work ~37.5 hrs./week (Monday-Friday), with some nights/weekends/holidays as scheduled
· Able to responsibly operate power equipment such as string trimmer, mower, tractor, ATV, etc.
· Have a valid driver license and provide own transportation to work site
· Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced work environment
· Able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds and perform rigorous physical activity
· Dependable and have a desire to work outdoors
· Able to work in hot, wet, humid and buggy conditions
Salary: $15/hour
Dates: Seasonal
To Apply:
Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Lucas Rund, Park Supervisor
Allerton Park and Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, IL 61856
