Grounds Maintenance Tech II - Trails & Streams Crew

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County • West Chicago, IL

49d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician II on our Grounds, Trails & Streams Crew, you'll help create welcoming, well-maintained, and ecologically resilient spaces across DuPage County's 60+ forest preserves. Whether you're resurfacing a trail, removing blockages from rivers, performing upkeep on trail access through the county, or maintaining native landscapes, your work directly supports public access, wildlife conservation, and natural beauty.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required, 1 - 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker and airbrakes endorsement within 6 months of employment in good standing.
• Illinois Department of Agriculture Pesticide Operator's License within six (6) months of employment in good standing.
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) I-100, S-130, S-190, S-290 within two (2) years of employment.
• First Aid CPR AED certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery such as tractors, mowers, backhoes, chainsaws, and more for trail building, site maintenance, and resource management.
• Construct, restore, and maintain natural-surface trails, boardwalks, and site amenities like benches and split firewood for campsites.
• Clear stream and river blockages to maintain water flow and reduce flooding hazards.
• Grade land, install culverts and drainage systems, and perform turf restoration work with seeding and mulch.
• Apply herbicide and assist with invasive species removal to support native habitat health.
• Assist with prescribed burns, snow plowing, river clearing, and deer management programs as needed.
• Work closely with other maintenance and natural resources crews on a rotating or project-specific basis.

Benefits

• outstanding and affordable benefit package including medical, pension program, and more
• Health insurance
• paid time off
• IMRF pension
• safety gear
• ongoing training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED