Grounds Crew Aide (Living Collections) - Temporary

The Morton Arboretum • Lisle, IL

2d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to protecting and growing trees locally and globally. We are seeking a grounds crew aide to support the Collections Horticulture crew. Grounds Crew Aides at The Morton Arboretum have many diverse responsibilities that span across different work areas in the Collections & Horticulture Department. As a member of the Collections Horticulture Crew a high level of plant maintenance is required. You will assist the full-time horticulture staff with weeding, mulching, watering, and maintaining trees and shrubs throughout our living collections. You’ll be part of a great team that works together to thrive. Position Summary: Assist the Collections and Horticulture staff with the care of Arboretum grounds.

Requirements

• Ability to operate small equipment and use hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• planting, dividing, and transplanting trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and herbaceous plants
• weeding, mulching, and watering
• cultivating and fertilizing
• arboricultural work, including removal of dead wood, structural pruning, and the removal of dead or declining plants
• hedge trimming
• edging beds, brush cutting
• removing litter, twigs, leaves, and other material from assigned and adjacent areas
• chipping brush by operating a brush chipping machine
• invasive species surveillance and control
• monitoring and controlling threatening insects, diseases, and nuisance animals
• Learn, understand, and demonstrate the ability to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used in daily work.
• This may include safely and properly using and mixing pesticides.
• May assist in preparing and maintaining garden or collection for special events, exhibitions, and other large-scale grounds projects.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for a competitive benefits package .
• Employees who return in subsequent years are eligible for the following incentives: Employees returning for a second year will receive $500 upon completion of 400 hours of work and $1,200 upon completion of 900 hours of work. Employees returning for a third year and beyond will receive $800 upon completion of 400 hours of work, and $1,600 upon completion of 900 hours of work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed