Closing Date:
Open Until Filled. The Operations Department has Ranger Technician intern/seasonal positions available.
LOCATION:
GRUNWALD FARMS FOREST PRESERVE,
SOUTH OPERATIONS, ELBURN, ILLINOIS
MUIRHEAD SPRINGS FOREST PRESERVE,
NORTH OPERATIONS, HAMPSHIRE, ILLINOIS
STARTING SALARY: $16.00 PER HOUR
HOURS: LIMITED TO A 16-HOUR WORKWEEK (WILL INCLUDE SHIFT WORK, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs quality checks for shelter rentals, special request permits and general preserve usage.
• Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including: cleaning & sanitizing rest rooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning spills; ground litter pick up and dumping garbage.
• Assist with rental or program needs as requested.
• Drives trucks and trailers to deliver equipment and materials to job sites as required for customer experiences.
• Operates various hand and power landscape equipment; leaf blowers, power washers, etc.
• Insures equipment and tools are in operable condition.
• Assist with reservation room setup and take down for rental facilities.
• Prioritize routes to accommodate district presence for public needs.
• Maintains necessary records of work completed.
• 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:
Apply online
An Equal Opportunity Employer