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Horticulture Specialist - Arborist

PALATINE PARK DISTRICT

Palatine, IL | Full Time

$38k-53k (estimate)

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PALATINE PARK DISTRICT is Hiring a Horticulture Specialist - Arborist Near Palatine, IL

Horticulture Specialist - Arborist

At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun creates the Parks and Rec Life. A career with the Palatine Park District is so much more than just a job, it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. It’s about being a positive influence on your community, growing as a person, and the friendships you’ll make with your fellow staff members.

Position Focus

Under the direction of the Horticulture Manager, the Horticulture Specialist - Arborist is responsible for the routine care, maintenance and removal of trees and other woody plant material, on all District owned and/or operated properties.

The position works Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week, with work hours designated by the Superintendent of Parks. Evening and/or weekend hours may be needed. This position is on call whenever needed.

Education, Experience and Training

Knowledgeable in the areas of forestry and general landscape maintenance procedures
High school graduate or general education degree required
Five (5) years in the landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction fields or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training required
Formal or trade school studies related to arboriculture maintenance practices desired
Valid State of Illinois driver's license required
Certification through the International Society of Arborists (ISA), Illinois Pesticide License, CDL Class B, CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within twelve months of employment

Duties and Lines of Responsibility

Assist with the management of contractual work that pertains to the scope of the position
Manage and train arborist team staff
Identify safety hazards, insects, pests and diseases within trees and woody plant material
Operation of chainsaws, woodchippers and bucket trucks (rigging equipment)
Assist with snow removal operations and ice rink maintenance
Other duties assigned may include, but are not limited to:
- General park landscape maintenance, landscape bed weed control, grading and irrigation equipment

Benefits & Wages

Health/Dental/Vision insurance for individual and family
Paid life insurance
A retirement plan with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Paid vacation, personal days, holidays and sick time
Unlimited in-house complimentary programs
Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and family)
Fitness Center membership (individual and family)
Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course

The hiring pay rate for this position is $25.98/hour to $29.09/hour, dependent on qualifications.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!

Horticulture Specialist - Arborist Job Description

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$38k-53k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/24/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/22/2024

WEBSITE

palatineparks.org

HEADQUARTERS

PALATINE, IL

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1945

CEO

TONI BRUNS

REVENUE

$5M - $10M

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About PALATINE PARK DISTRICT

Our mission is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks, program and recreational facilities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors while being fiscally responsible stewards of community assets and tax dollars.