Posted 7 days ago

Maintenance Tech II Grounds – Landscape Crew

Company: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 West Chicago

Type: Full Time

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking Maintenance Tech Crews in helping maintain the forest preserve. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of various elements within the district preserves, including turf, trees, roads, parking lots, streams, trails, and storm sewer systems. This position requires skilled operation of equipment, as well as manual labor, to ensure the preservation and enhancement of the natural resources and recreational areas while providing a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors.
Pay ranges from $26.19 to 29.48 per hour. Eligible for performance review and possible pay increases biannually. Benefits: Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 paid Holidays, 12 paid Vacation Days, 5 paid Personal Days, 8 paid sick days, Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), 457 Retirement Plan. Uniforms will be provided, along with an annual safety boot and glasses allowance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate various types of machinery and equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, mowers, and chainsaws, safely and efficiently.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure they remain in good working condition.
  • Assist with snow removal, prescribed burns, and river clearing as needed.
  • Natural Resource management including non-native/invasive woody plant removal, herbicide application, and may assist with deer culling program.
  • Assist all other departmental crews as necessary.
  • This position is assigned to a specific crew; however, this position can potentially be transferred to various crews temporarily as needed. Every effort will be made to put personnel in areas of their preference, yet maintaining the balance of crew sizes and proper function of the department shall remain the prime objective.
  • Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the district’s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
  • Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.