Do you enjoy working with your hands, being outdoors and need a job for the summer? Are you studying horticulture and want some real-world experience at a unique and exciting park? Then apply to be an extra help grounds worker or Horticulture Intern at Allerton Park!
Grounds employees perform general landscape maintenance such as weeding, mulching, watering, planting, raking, digging, pruning, trimming, edging and string trimming; some road work; event setup and cleanup; project-based work; general park maintenance; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include having experience in using power equipment such as string trimmers and mowers. Experience in outdoor, conservation park and/or landscaping work is preferred.
The pay rate for both extra help and horticulture interns is $15/hour.
This is a great opportunity for those 18 and above looking for summer work, not to mention a great resume builder! Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Allerton Park Supervisor Lucas Rund at rund2@illinois.edu.
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