Natural Resources Technician

**Job Overview**:
The seasonal Natural Resources Technician will be responsible for executing and implementing all maintenance, care and repair functions for the District's natural areas, in addition to supporting other district operations.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Primary responsibilities include; invasive plant management, planting landscape materials and assisting the Natural Resources Supervisor with planning and evaluation of management areas
- Performs skilled labor in conjunction with maintenance and construction at District parks and facilities including landscaping, open space, trails and other areas
- Uses District owned vehicles and equipment to perform landscape maintenance and repairs
- Operates power equipment and hand tools
- Follows District safety rules and procedures
- Assists with on-going park maintenance activities and special events, including weekend volunteer workdays
- Participates in park and facility snow removal
- Other duties as assigned

**Education, Experience, Training**:

- Minimum of 18 years of age
- High school diploma with some higher education credits in natural resources, environmental science, or horticulture and a minimum of one to two years of experience in Natural Resource Management preferred, or equivalent work experience background
- Must be licensed by the State of Illinois as a certified pesticide operator or become certified within 6 months of hiring for Natural Resources
- Possess an Illinois Driver’s License, or equivalent
- Familiarity with small engines, mowers, and power tools

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to understand and follow both oral and written directions.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- A reasonable mechanical aptitude and interest in machinery and equipment used to maintain parks and natural areas
- Ability to use assorted hand tools such as, but not limited to, rakes, shovels, hand saws, pruners, etc.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to properly identify native and invasive woody and herbaceous species in natural areas
- Understand and exhibit behavior consistent with stated values of the District

**Hours**:

- Vary; based on schedule
- Occasional evening and weekends required

**Pay Rate**:
$15.00/hour