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The Morton Arboretum · 8 hours ago

Grounds Crew Aide (Living Collections) - Temporary

positionLisle, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$20/hr - $20/hr

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, assisting with various tasks related to plant maintenance and care of the Arboretum grounds.

Museums and Historical SitesNon ProfitOutdoorsWildlife Conservation
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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist the Collections and Horticulture staff with the care of Arboretum grounds
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
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

Qualification

Plant maintenanceOperating small equipmentUsing hand toolsPhysical laborCommunication

Required

Ability to operate small equipment and use hand tools required
Ability to perform physical labor indoors and outdoors, requiring strength and endurance, in all kinds of weather
Ability to be flexible, self-motivated, neat, and safety-conscious in use of tools
Good communication skills

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
$500 upon completion of 400 hours of work
$1,200 upon completion of 900 hours of work
$800 upon completion of 400 hours of work
$1,600 upon completion of 900 hours of work

Company

The Morton Arboretum

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The Morton Arboretum is an international outdoor tree museum and tree research center.
dateFounded in 1922
location
Lisle, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.mortonarb.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jill C. Koski
President and CEO
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