JOBS

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician II on their Grounds, Trails & Streams Crew, you’ll help create welcoming, well-maintained, and ecologically resilient spaces across DuPage County’s 60+ forest preserves. Whether you’re resurfacing a trail, removing blockages from rivers, performing upkeep on trail access through the county, or maintaining native landscapes, your work directly supports public access, wildlife conservation, and natural beauty. Salary range is $26.19 – $29.48 per hour. They offer an affordable benefit package including medical, pension program, and more. Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery such as tractors, mowers, backhoes, chainsaws, and more for trail building, site maintenance, and resource management.
• Construct, restore, and maintain natural-surface trails, boardwalks, and site amenities like benches and split firewood for campsites.
• Clear stream and river blockages to maintain water flow and reduce flooding hazards.
• Grade land, install culverts and drainage systems, and perform turf restoration work with seeding and mulch.
• Apply herbicide and assist with invasive species removal to support native habitat health.
• Assist with prescribed burns, snow plowing, river clearing, and deer management programs as needed.
• Work closely with other maintenance and natural resources crews on a rotating or project-specific basis.