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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Gardener (BID) Department of Natural Resources (Full-Time)Location: TBA
Contact: Job Contact Email
DUTIES: Operates landscape construction and tree and shrubbery maintenance equipment and machinery including, but not limited to, rototillers, edgers, small bulldozers, power saws, serial towers (with bucket), log booms, sod cutters, brush chippers, and stump removers.Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery.Performs planting, removing, pruning, seeding, sodding, watering, fertilizing and other related tree and shrubbery and landscape construction activities at Park District parks and park facilities. Performs routine tree surgery on damaged plant life including cabling, rodding and cavity work.Treats trees and shrubbery for disease or infestation.Observes and reports cases of damaged plants or dangerous conditions.Performs work to alleviate hazardous conditions.Performs athletic field renovation activities including stripping sod, resodding, grading, and infield construction.May apply chemicals to trees, lawns and shrubs to prevent and eradicate disease.Applies fertilizers and other growth enhancement agents to the soil.Performs planting and care activities at Park District nurseries, including propagation, planting, tilling and watering.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from High School or the equivalent is recommended and supplemented by a minimum of one year of experience performing landscape construction and tree and shrubbery maintenance activities, including the operation of landscape construction equipment and machinery, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.License Requirement:A valid State of Illinois Operator’s License to spray pesticides, fungicides, etc. is preferred at time of hire and required within one year of hire.
Application Period: 3/10/08-5/12/08
2008 Salary: $53,693 per year
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
