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The Morton Arboretum · 1 day ago

Grounds Crew Aide - Display Horticulture (Temporary)

Lisle, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to protecting and growing trees locally and globally. They are seeking a grounds crew aide to support the Display Horticulture crew, assisting with plant maintenance and various horticultural tasks across the Arboretum grounds.

Museums and Historical SitesNon ProfitOutdoorsWildlife Conservation

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Duties will be assigned according to current projects in progress. Work may involve some of the following tasks:

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