Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Job Summary

Performs duties involving manual labor which are related to the physical maintenance of District properties, facilities, equipment, and holdings. Responsible for a variety of tasks, utilizing a wide range of skills depending on areas of assignment and season-Winter-Spring-Summer-Fall, including the use and operation of District vehicles that includes pick-up truck and dump trucks, pulling trailers with riding mowers, water pumpers, pressure washers, gas and battery powered equipment and snow removal equipment. Provides customer service. at sledding hills and other recreational areas. Performs grass cutting and trimming, janitorial duties, ground keeping, maintenance, landscaping, set-up of events and permit areas, and removal of roadside debris and illegal dumps.  Performs other duties as required or assigned. This is a union- Local 700 position. Selected candidate must be able to work at least 3 months but no more than 6 months and be  able to provide their own transportation to work including, but not limited to, the following locations in Cook County: Chicago, Elgin, Maywood, Niles, North Riverside, Palos Hills, River Forest, Rolling Meadows, Willow Springs, Orland Park and Lansing in the Landscape Maintenance, Facilities and Fleet, Conservation and Experiential Programming (CEP) Departments.

Typical Duties

Provides labor for the maintenance of District property including, but not limited to groves, picnic areas, trails, nature centers, golf facilities, winte