Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in Chicago, IL

Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

S
CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER
  • State of Illinois
  • Utica, IL FULL_TIME
  • Agency : Department of Natural Resources
    Closing Date/Time: 04/08/2024
    Salary: $18.81 per Hour
    Job Type: Hourly
    County: LaSalle
    Number of Vacancies: 2
    Plan/BU: None


    NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS.


    All applicants who want to be considered for this position
    MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

    Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.


    Posting Identification Number 12-32-35941

    Essential Functions

    1. Under general supervision and on a temporary basis not to exceed six months, performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas:
    • Mows grass, cuts weeds and brush
    • Rakes lawns, trims, cuts and waters trees and shrubbery, sweeps sidewalks
    • Paints signs and picnic tables
    • Cleans and disinfects restrooms and buildings/offices
    • Sweeps and mops floors
    • Washes windows
    • Loads and unloads trucks
    • Collects and hauls trash
    • Picks up and disposes of litter and debris
    • Cuts and hauls firewood

    2. Assists in area preparation and operation for the various hunting seasons:
    • Clears and/or maintains hunting and fishing access points
    • Assists in placement of hunt stake location (dove and waterfowl)
    • Places information, maps, and sign in sheets for hunting seasons at various sign-in location
    • Works various hunter check stations based on season as needed
    • Maintains and prepares site for programs
    • Assists in planting and care of various cover crops and food plots
    • Assists with waterfowl impoundment preparations such as pumping, de-watering, water control structures if required by site.

    3. Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles:
    • Maintains tools and equipment, including cleaning and repairing hand tools
    • Paints and repairs facility and equipment
    • Changes oil, fluids, filters, spark plugs, and belts
    • Washes vehicles and equipment
    • Transports equipment

    4. Assists in the inspection of public use areas for public safety and hazards:
    • Makes periodic rounds to check for safe site usage, fires or other causes which might endanger or result in loss or damage to property
    • Reports findings to supervisor or appropriate authorities
    • Makes minor repairs to structures
    • Digs post holes and repairs fences
    • Clears and maintains trails and pathways
    • Assists with maintaining site boundaries
    • Installs and maintains site specific signage

    5. Explains site rules and regulations to users:
    • Assists site visitors
    • Directs traffic when needed

    6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

    Minimum Qualification

    Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school.

    Employment Conditions

    All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodations, to be considered for this position:

    1. Ability to pass background check

    2. Must be at least 17 years of age with a valid driver’s license

    3. Elementary knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment essential to grounds and building maintenance

    4. Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and trucks

    5. Must be able to carry up to 60 pounds and walk over rough, broken terrain

    Work Hours: Variable
    Work Location: Starved Rock, PO Box 509, Routes 178 & 71, Utica, Illinois, 61373
    Agency Contact: Kristy Parrish, 217/558-6619, Kristy.Parrish@illinois.gov

    Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources


    This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).


    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

    Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

    If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

    State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

    Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

    If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

    State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

    Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.


    The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

    • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
    • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • 5 Days Ago

S
CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER
  • State of Illinois
  • Bourbonnais, IL FULL_TIME
  • Agency : Department of Natural Resources Closing Date/Time: 04/08/2024 Salary: $18.81 per Hour Job Type: Hourly County: Kankakee Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: None NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY...
  • 6 Days Ago

I
CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER
  • illinois
  • Bourbonnais, IL FULL_TIME
  • Agency : Department of Natural Resources Closing Date/Time: 04/08/2024 Salary: $18.81 per Hour Job Type: Hourly County: Kankakee Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: None NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY...
  • 6 Days Ago

L
Case Manager Social Worker LCSW-Lake Forest Hospital Full Time Days
  • Lake Forest Hospital
  • Forest, IL FULL_TIME
  • Benefits$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)$250 Wellbeing Fund per year(...
  • 18 Days Ago

L
Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Cemetery
  • Lake Forest
  • IL, IL OTHER
  • Every day is different: Work independently and with a small tight knit team doing grounds and facility maintenance, cemetery operations, funeral services. We train use of small landscape equipment lik...
  • Just Posted

L
Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Parks
  • Lake Forest
  • IL, IL OTHER
  • WORK OUTSIDEBeautiful area to work, especially if you like to keep moving. Days go by fast! TRAININGWe train everything you need to know about Parks maintenance, just bring your interest! TEAMWORKThe ...
  • Just Posted

Filters

Clear All

Filter Jobs By Location
  • Filter Jobs by companies
  • More

0 Forest and Conservation Worker jobs found in Chicago, IL area

A
Physical Therapist - Lake Forest, IL
  • Athletico Physical Therapy
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Position Overview: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. Being PT owned and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
Summer Camp Counselor - Lake Forest
  • Steve & Kate's Camp
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Location: 145 S Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Camp Dates: 6/10 - 8/16 (additionally, one weekend to set up, one we...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Q
Quiktrip Jobs in River Forest Now Hiring
  • Quiktrip
  • River Forest, IL
  • Ready to tackle a fun and rewarding career? There are Quiktrip job openings in your area. Apply today and find the job t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Q
Quiktrip Jobs in Park Forest Now Hiring
  • Quiktrip
  • Park Forest, IL
  • Ready to tackle a fun and rewarding career? There are Quiktrip job openings in your area. Apply today and find the job t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

G
Summer Camp Counselor, River Forest
  • Galileo Learning
  • River Forest, IL
  • Company Description Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to c...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Summer Operations Intern, River Forest
  • Camp Galileo
  • River Forest, IL
  • Job Description Job Description Company Description Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that’s all about ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

N
Physician: OBGYN - Glenview / Lake Forest
  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical educ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Janitor - Northern Trust, Lake Forest Day Service
  • Allied Universal® Janitorial Services
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Overview Allied Universal® Janitorial Services is uniquely capable and personally committed to delivering exceptional ja...
  • 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Forest and Conservation Worker jobs
$51,783 to $77,506
Chicago, Illinois area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

Forest and Conservation Worker in Vallejo, CA
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
February 22, 2020
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, conservation workers are responsible for improving the quality of public forests.
December 22, 2019
Forest and Conservation Worker in Youngstown, OH
Governments also employ forest and conservation workers on a contract basis.
February 21, 2020
Forest and Conservation Worker in Altoona, PA
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
January 22, 2020