Horticulture Maintenance 2 – Arborist
Palatine Park District
On-site
Palatine, Illinois, United States
$25.96 - $36.35 USD hourly
Arborist / Tree Surgeon
Horticulture Maintenance 2 – Arborist
Position Focus
The Horticulture Maintenance 2 - Arborist plays a vital role in caring for and maintaining our beautiful trees and other woody plants across all District-owned properties. This position typically follows a Monday through Friday schedule, with 40 hours each week, and the specific work hours are set by the Superintendent of Parks. Occasionally, evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary, and this position also requires being on call whenever needed to ensure our green spaces thrive!
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
• Formal or trade school studies related to arboriculture maintenance practices are desired
• 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
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
The hiring pay range for this position is $25.96 - $36.35/hour.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life!