Part-Time Seasonal Horticulturalist

Job Details Job DetailsJob Location: Oak Park Conservatory - Oak Park, IL 60304Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Non-Union

Overview The Seasonal Horticulturist is a seasonal position. We offer competitive compensation, and PTO for seasonal employees.

Job Purpose The Seasonal Horticulturist will assist in the ongoing maintenance of the Conservatory, greenhouses and planting beds throughout the Park District. Typical duties will include planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching. The seasonal horticulturist will also assist in plant sales. markets, special events, and horticulture related programs. The Seasonal horticulturist drives park district vehicles.

Essential Functions Tasks include planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching.

Work special events, programs, and plant sales and markets such as Fall Fest, Fall Mum & Bulbs Sale, Fright at Night, Winter Greens Market, etc.

Snow and ice removal around the Conservatory.

Answers horticulture-related questions from the public based on background, expertise, education, and/or certification.

Coordinates with other Park District staff regarding horticultural operations at the Conservatory and parks and/or facilities.

Promotes an environment of safe work habits and active participation in the Park District’s risk management and safety programs.

Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image.

Completes training as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Work Experience Required High school diploma or GED, or combination of experience and education.

This position is part of a random drug test policy.

Ability to distinguish weeds from flowers.

Physical fitness and strength to lift 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.

Ability to operate heavy and light work-related equipment.

Ability to work on hands and knees to weed flower beds.

The District provides this training.

Associate degree in Horticulture or closely related field of study.

Knowledge of landscape care and maintenance.

of materials or equipment.

Will be exposed to chemicals such as cleaning materials, acids, glues, chlorine, and pesticides.

Will be exposed to daily inclement weather including extreme heat, sun, humidity, cold, rain, snow, ice and wind.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required as it pertains to the particular job duty, including: safety goggles, glasses, face shields, steel tip work boots, protective rubber or leather gloves, hard hat, paint spray respirator, protective suits and outer wear, and back brace.

Ability to maintain effective audio-visual and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing, and operating assigned equipment.

Math skills include measuring, calculating, and estimating.

Ability to interpret and explain Park District and department policies, practices, and procedures.

Hours This is a part time, seasonal position, typically through December. Weekdays typically 7am-3pm. Must be able to work a share of weekends.

Customers Internal: Park District staff External: Patrons of Conservatory and Park District, residents of Oak Park, WSSRA, partner organizations including governmental and non-profit groups, and the Oak Park business community