Open Positions for Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Openings as of 8/9/2020

• Natural Resources Technician JobID: 345
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Position Type:
  Natural Resources Management/Natural Resources Technician - Fall/Winter Seasonal/Intern


Date Posted:
  8/1/2020


Location:
  Natural Resources, Mill Creek Greenway, Elburn


Date Available:
  08/01/2020


Closing Date:
  Open until filled.


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It shall be the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the preservation of natural and historic resources and habitats, flora and fauna; to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the education, recreation, and pleasure of all its citizens. Our goal is to preserve and restore the nature of Kane County.
 
 
 
Starting Salary Range:
 
$11.00 per hour. 
 
Hours/Schedule:
 
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, MONDAY – FRIDAY, MAY INCLUDE SOME SATURDAYS & EVENINGS
 

The Natural Resources Department has one (1) intern/seasonal Natural Resources Technician position available for the 2020 summer/fall season.
 
 
Essential Position Duties & Functions:
 
 
• Assist the field staff with natural areas management tasks including, but not limited to exotic species management, sign posting, and seed harvesting for on-going restoration activities.
• Assist the field staff in restoration assessment and planning.
• Assist District staff with vegetation inventories, plant identification, site mapping, and data collection leading to the preparation of typed summaries, graphed and charts detailing plant community assessments.
• Assist staff with biological research projects such as rare plant monitoring and monitoring reptile populations.
• Assist with District-wide garlic mustard management (weed-whipping & herbicide application).
• Assist with District-wide purple loosestrife management (herbicide application or beetle release).
• Work independently on seed collecting & processing.
• Participate in planting & seeding projects.


QUALIFICATIONS
 
• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be a full-time college student or a recent graduate from an accredited school with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, environmental science or education or related field.
• Computer skills - experience with common computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions (including exposure to allergens, heat, humidity, biting insects, and poisonous plants).
• Possess a working knowledge of the flora of northeastern Illinois and familiarity with the characteristics of regional woodland, prairie and wetland communities. Understanding of a broad range of ecological concepts and a willingness to learn in a variety of settings.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn safe operation of gas powered weed whips.
• Possess or be willing to acquire Illinois Pesticide Applicator license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.
 

Application Procedure:

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Must include a resume and cover letter.

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Openings as of 8/9/2020

• Horticulturist Seasonal JobID: 359
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Position Type:
  Planning & Operations/Horticulturist/Garden (Summer Seasonal)


Date Posted:
  8/5/2020


Location:
  South Operations Shop, Grunwald FP, Elburn


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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It shall be the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the preservation of natural and historic resources and habitats, flora and fauna; to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the education, recreation, and pleasure of all its citizens. Our goal is to preserve and restore the nature of Kane County.
 
 
 
Salary Range:
 
$20.84 per hour.
 
 
 
Hours/Schedule:
 
UP TO 40 HOURS PER WEEK FOR UP TO THREE (3) MONTHS; FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE
 
 
 
 
 
Essential Position Duties & Functions:
 
• Carry out the proper pruning and horticultural details of the existing plant materials in compliance with generally accepted plant maintenance for this region.
• Maintain the grounds of the historical areas of Fabyan Forest Preserve and other areas as assigned.
• Understand and control weed species for our area.
• Safely uses or operates hand tools, and other lawn and landscaping equipment as appropriate. 
• May be responsible with the planting of new plant materials.
• Coordinate and regulate public use of assigned areas.
• May help devise and document proper and timely procedures and plans for maintaining the historical garden, as well as other gardens in the District.
• Other duties as assigned, in keeping with education, experience and training.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
 
• Associate Degree in Horticulture, science or closely related fieldsand experience (3 years) in landscape maintenance and design or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactorycompletion of a physical and drug screen.
 


Application Procedure:
 
Apply Online Only
 
 
 
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Openings as of 8/9/2020

• Ranger Technician - North Operations JobID: 350
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Position Type:
  Planning & Operations/Ranger Technician / North Ops (Summer Seasonal)


Date Posted:
  2/1/2020


Location:
  North Operations Shop, Muirhead FP, Hampshire


Date Available:
  05/15/2020


Closing Date:
  Open until filled.


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It shall be the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the preservation of natural and historic resources and habitats, flora and fauna; to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the education, recreation, and pleasure of all its citizens. Our goal is to preserve and restore the nature of Kane County.
 
 
 
Starting Salary Range:
 
$11.00 per hour - 2 seasonals working 1000 hours maximum.
$10.00 per hour - 6 seasonal workig 600 hours maximum.
 
 Hours/Schedule:
 
LIMITED TO A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK (MAY INCLUDE SHIFT WORK, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS)


The Planning and Operations Department has six (6) 600 hour and two (2) 1000 hour Ranger Technician intern/seasonal positions available for the 2020 summer season.
 
 
Essential Position Duties & Functions:
 
 
• Mows and maintains picnic areas, trails, parking lots, and roadways.
• Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including: cleaning & sanitizing rest rooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning spills; ground litter pick up and dumping garbage.
• Assists with semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of buildings and structures.
• Drives trucks and trailers to deliver equipment and materials to job sites.
• Operates various hand and power landscape and construction equipment.
• Insures proper maintenance of equipment and tools; performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist with reservation room setup and take down for rental facilities.
• Maintains necessary records of work completed; maintains equipment log.
• Assists the public as needed.
• General labor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory  completion of a physical and drug screen.
 

Application Procedure:
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Openings as of 8/9/2020

• Mechanic Specialist JobID: 349
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Position Type:
  Planning & Operations/Trades (Summer Seasonal)


Date Posted:
  2/1/2020


Location:
  Trades Shop, Campton FP, St. Charles


Date Available:
  05/15/2020


Closing Date:
  Open until filled.


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It shall be the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the preservation of natural and historic resources and habitats, flora and fauna; to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the education, recreation, and pleasure of all its citizens. Our goal is to preserve and restore the nature of Kane County.
 
 
 
Starting Salary Range:
 
$12.00 per hour.
 
 
 
Hours/Schedule:
 
6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, MONDAY – FRIDAY, MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS & HOLIDAYS
 
 
 
Essential Position Duties & Functions:
 
 
• Assists mechanic in a variety of daily tasks.
• Performs inspections of vehicle fluids, belts and filters.  Check air levels and gauges.
• Assists with basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• May assist master tradesmen and sign specialist with a variety of daily tasks.
• Drives trucks and trailers to bring materials and equipment to job sites.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
• Maintains necessary records of work completed; maintains equipment log.
• Assists the public as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
• Experience:  Basic experience in maintenance of vehicles.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.
 


Application Procedure:
Apply Online Only 

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