Frontline Applicant Tracking - Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Openings as of 4/29/2025

Ranger Technician - South Operations - Seasonal

JobID: 562

Position Type:
  Planning & Operations/Ranger Technician / South Ops


Date Posted:
  1/27/2025


Location:
  South Operations Shop, Grunwald FP, Elburn, IL


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled.


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It shall be the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the conservation of natural or historic resources and habitats, flora or fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the environmental education, recreation, pleasure and well-being of all its citizens.  Our goal is to Preserve and Restore the Nature of Kane County.

The South Operations Department has seasonal Ranger Technician positions available.
 
HOURS:                                   LIMITED TO 40-HOUR WORK WEEK; TYPICALLY, MONDAY – FRIDAY; MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS, HOLIDAYS; UP TO 999 HOURS PER YEAR

HOURLY RATE:                       $16.00
 

 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Mows and maintains picnic areas, trails, parking lots, and roadways.
• Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including: cleaning and sanitizing rest rooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning spills; ground litter pick up and dumping garbage.
• Assists with semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of buildings and structures.
• May be required to drive trucks and trailers to deliver equipment and materials to job sites.
• Operates various hand and power landscape and construction equipment.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools; performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist with reservation room setup and take down for rental facilities.
• Maintains necessary records of work completed; maintains equipment log.
• Assists the public as needed.
• General labor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  
QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.
 
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $16.00. This position is eligible for the District’s seasonal benefits. Interested applicants may learn more about the District’s competitive compensation program and benefit plans here.
 
How to Apply
Apply online at www.kaneforest/careers.
 
ADA
Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Human Resources Department at 630-208-8662 or by email at HRForest@kaneforest.com.
 
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Openings as of 4/29/2025

Ranger Weekend Host - South Operations

JobID: 567

Position Type:
  Planning & Operations/Ranger Weekend Host


Date Posted:
  1/28/2025


Location:
  South Operations Shop, Grunwald FP, Elburn, IL


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled.


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
It shall be the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the conservation of natural or historic resources and habitats, flora or fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the environmental education, recreation, pleasure and well-being of all its citizens.  Our goal is to Preserve and Restore the Nature of Kane County.
 
The South Operations Department has seasonal Ranger Weekend Host positions available.
 
HOURLY RATE:                                   $17.00
 
HOURS:                                               LIMITED TO A 16-HOUR WORKWEEK (WILL INCLUDE SHIFT WORK, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS)
 

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs quality checks for shelter rentals, special request permits and general preserve usage.
• Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including: cleaning and sanitizing rest rooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning spills; ground litter pick up and dumping garbage.
• Assist with rental or program needs as requested.
• Drives trucks and trailers to deliver equipment and materials to job sites as required for customer experiences.
• Operates various hand and power landscape equipment; leaf blowers, power washers, etc.
• Ensures equipment and tools are in operable condition.
• Assist with reservation room setup and take down for rental facilities.
• Prioritize routes to accommodate district presence for public needs.
• Maintains necessary records of work completed.
• Assists the public as needed.
• General labor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current and valid Illinois driver’s license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District’s fleet carrier.
• Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen.
 
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $17.00. This position is eligible for the District’s seasonal benefits. Interested applicants may learn more about the District’s competitive compensation program and benefit plans here.
 
How to Apply
Apply online at www.kaneforest/careers. 
 
ADA
Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Human Resources Department at 630-208-8662 or by email at HRForest@kaneforest.com.
 
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER




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