• Prairie, wetland, and woodland restoration
• Brush and invasive species control, including cutting, herbicide applications, mowing, and hand pulling
• Basic native and invasive plant identification
• Native grass and forb seed collection
• Installation of plugs, bare root stock, shrubs or saplings, and seed distribution
• Assistance with research, monitoring, and wildlife management projects as needed
• Removal of trash and other debris from natural areas and open park spaces
• Receives and completes daily work orders as directed.
• Performs routine cleaning of building, floors, windows, restrooms, carpets, trash removal, grounds, sidewalks, and trash pick-up
• Maintains the park area by trimming trees, clearing brush and landscaping the property as required.
• Effectively and safely operates pole saw, table saws, band saws, drills, string trimmers, landscape blowers and other hand tools as required to get the job done.
• Operate park district equipment (trucks, walk behind brush mower, etc.)
• Ensures that all work performed is conducted in a safe and timely manner adhering to standards of cleanliness and effective equipment utilization.
• Assists with volunteer and community projects
• Provides quality customer service to all patrons, guests, and other District employees.
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.

High School Diploma or GED

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Valid Driver’s license
• Valid Pesticide Operator License (or the ability to obtain after employment)
• Ability to follow direction from Conservation Supervisor and Crew Lead
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
• Ability to provide customers with expert care, sensitive consideration and efficient service.
• Good communication skills including expressive, written, and receptive.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District)ll...

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Heavy work:

• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• This position is primarily stationed outdoors; regular exposure to dirt, noise, and temperature and weather extremes.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, and problem solve.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.