Natural Areas Restoration Technician

Natural Areas Technician

Location:

Libertyville Township

Open Space District

359 Merrill Ct.

Libertyville, IL 60048

Position: Full time with benefits

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Job Description:

The Natural Areas Restoration Technician is responsible for assisting with the restoration, maintenance and management activities of the Township’s Open Space parcels, natural areas, trails, equipment, and park.

Specific Duties:

Assist felling, climbing, bucking, and chipping trees.

Assist with volunteer workdays and community projects.

Assist with preparation and execution of prescribed burns.

Control of invasive plants through chemical and mechanical means.

Handle, mix, load, and dispense herbicide.

Landscape maintenance including mowing, edging, and trimming.

Operate equipment including UTV’s and z-turn mowers.

Perform shop and/or equipment maintenance.

Prairie, wetland, and woodland restoration.

Trail maintenance.

May work independent of supervisory staff at various sites to complete assigned tasks.

Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Township Supervisor.

Requirements:

Must be at least 17 years old.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must have a reliable means of transportation.

Must be willing and able to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment.

Must have excellent safety awareness and judgement.

Must have a positive attitude, and willing to accept and follow directions.

Experience with power equipment such as weed whackers, blowers, and chainsaws preferred.

Identification skills for native and non-native place species of the Chicagoland areas desirable.

Requires heaving lifting, bending, twisting, walking, etc. for extended periods of time.

Current Illinois Department of Agriculture herbicide license or obtain license within 90 days of employment.

Proof of prescribe burn training S130, S190 certification or equivalent or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of employment.

Must obtain IDOT Class A CDL within 6 months of employment. Mandatory drug testing for

CDL.

Ability to work extended hours or hours outside of normal working hours to facilitate prescribed

burn season, storm damage operations, special events, or other unforeseen occurrences related to

the function of the position.

Position will report directly to Natural Areas Manager.

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest and resume to

Kathleen O’Connor

Libertyville Township Supervisor

359 Merrill Ct.

Libertyville, IL 60048

847.816.6800

koconnor@libertyvilletownship.us