Parks Specialist II - Horticulture

Elmhurst Park District•Elmhurst, IL

1d•$45,516 - $63,723•Onsite

About The Position

The Elmhurst Park District is seeking a full-time Parks Specialist II - Horticulture to work at the Wilder Park Conservatory. This role contributes to the care and enhancement of the Conservatory and surrounding park spaces, bringing seasonal displays and vibrant outdoor spaces to life for the community. The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920, is located 16 miles west of Chicago and is dedicated to enriching lives through its parks, recreation facilities, and programs, with a vision to become a national leader in parks and recreation experiences.

Requirements

High school or trade school diploma or equivalent
3 years of experience in parks maintenance or landscape contracting
A State of Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License and Class “C” driver’s license are required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide proper care of garden plants including planting, watering, fertilizing, soil amending, edging, pest control pruning and deadheading
Provide proper tree and shrub care including planting, watering, pruning, mulching, removal, and chipping
Provide proper care of native/natural areas including burning, brush control, weed control, planting, and litter control.
Maintain walks, lots, and trail surfaces
Provide proper turf care including mowing, trimming and edging
Provide snow and ice removal
Provide general park/facility maintenance and repairs (cleanup, custodial, installations)
Provide proper care for greenhouse plants including watering, fertilizing, pest control, transplanting, spacing, pinching and pruning
Amend, mix, sterilize and store soil
Assist with conservatory displays including construction, set-up, take-down, clean-up and maintenance
Apply pesticides for weed and pest control
Perform and/or report the need for preventative maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of equipment and rolling stock
Keep all tools and equipment clean, properly stored and in working order
Train and supervise seasonal staff

Benefits

Defined contribution medical insurance plan (5 plan options)
Dental insurance plan
Vision insurance plan
District paid life insurance
Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
Vacation days
Personal days
Sick leave
9 paid holidays
Sick bank leave
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
Voluntary Supplemental insurance coverage for short-term disability, accident, hospitalization
Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
Free family Courts Plus Membership and Pool Passes!
Free/discounted District programs, merchandise and concessions
Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
Professional organizational membership
Values Recognition Program
Service Awards Program
Employee social activities
Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)