Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location
Warrenville, IL | United States
Job description
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.
The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its citizens.
Job Summary
This position assists the maintenance and construction tradespeople within the Facilities Management team by performing maintenance on District buildings, structures, and amenities within District preserves.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Schedule: Position starts May 20th. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
Pay: $16-18/hour.
Work Environment: Requires working indoors and outdoors. Exposure to all weather conditions, insects and other wildlife, vegetation (poison ivy) and sharp objects. Requires use of motorized equipment including power tools.
Other Information: Safety boots are required with a $175 reimbursement available (returning seasonal employees qualify for reimbursement every 2 years). All other PPE is provided.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job tags
Salary
$16 - $18 per hour