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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Jr. Tree Surgeon (Natural Resources) Full-TimeLocation: TBA
Contact: Job Contact Email
DUTIES:Uses a variety of techniques, including climbing with a rope and saddle, to perform tree care, maintenance, removal and other arboricultural activities.Performs planting, pruning, trimming, watering, fertilizing and other related tree and shrubbery maintenance and construction activities.Assists in performing routine tree surgery on damaged plant life including cabling, rodding, and cavity work.Treats trees and shrubbery for disease or infestation.Operates landscape construction and tree and shrubbery maintenance equipment and machinery including, but not limited to: backhoes, front end loaders, lopping shears, power saws, aerial towers (with bucket), log booms, brush clippers and stump removers.Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery.
Observes and reports cases of damaged plants or dangerous conditions.Performs work to alleviate hazardous conditions.May apply chemicals to trees and shrubs to prevent and eradicate disease.Applies fertilizers and other growth enhancement agents to the soil.May perform tree and shrubbery maintenance and construction activities at Park District nurseries, including propagation, planting, tilling and watering.Assists in landscape construction projects, including but not limited to removing sod, resodding, grading and athletic field construction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:Graduation from High School or the equivalent is recommended and if supplemented by a minimum of one year of paid experience performing tree care and maintenance activities, including climbing with rope and saddle, is fully qualifying for this position.Equivalent combination of education and experience may also qualify for this position.License Requirement: A valid State of Illinois Operator’s License to spray pesticides, fungicides, is preferred at time of hire and required within one year of hire.
Application Period: 3/10/08-5/12/08
2008 Salary: $51,731 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.
