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- General clean-up and equipment maintenance such as picking up trash and landscape waste, removing refuse, tidying up tool and equipment storage areas, cleaning paths, and sharpening and maintaining tools and equipment.
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- Report any tool or equipment problems to the supervisor, Grounds.
- Assist indoors with projects such as equipment maintenance, shop organization, and greenhouse work when weather prohibits outdoor work.
- Work safely without injury to self, others, property, or plants.
- Interact daily with staff, volunteers, and the public in a friendly and respectful manner.
- Assist the Horticulture Division with support for special events and other projects as needed.
- Create and maintain spaces for learning.
- Test new ideas and are willing to take risks to achieve our vision.
- Collaborate to strengthen our skills and impact.
- Demonstrate perseverance and humility as we work toward our long-term impact.
- Provide opportunities for input and feedback from others.
- Actively listen to all points of view.
- Consider individuals' lived experiences.
- Advocate for and protect time for reflection especially during times of conflict or confusion.
- Give others the space to balance work and personal needs.
- Support others and demonstrate empathy especially during challenging and stressful times.
- Seek opportunities to learn from and about one another.
- Ask questions about and anticipate the needs of others.
- Communicate information in a timely manner.
- Provide clarity in complex situations with the goal of common understanding.
- Discuss both positive and negative outcomes openly.
- Evaluate the impacts of our actions.
- General knowledge of small tools and equipment preferred.
- Some landscape maintenance experience preferred.
- A valid driver's license and insurable by the Chicago Horticultural Society is preferred but not required.
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Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Groundskeeper, SeasonalExemption Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Horticulture
Reports to: Supervisor, Grounds
Seasonal Full-time, approximately nine months
Position Overview: The seasonal groundskeeper performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance, consisting primarily of manual labor under the direction of full-time horticulture staff; working independently or with a crew. Assist with special projects such as event preparation and support. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There may be occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours requested. Work and area assignments may change during the season as needed by the Garden.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors:
VALUES
As an organization, we...
BEHAVIORS
As an organization, we...
Prioritize a culture of GROWTH.
We commit to remaining curious in how we approach our work.
Seek to UNDERSTAND.
We seek to understand others from their perspective.
See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE.
We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support.
Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY.
We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision making that honors all people.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds. Must be able and willing to work outdoors when the weather is hot, humid, or cold. Be comfortable working on slopes and stepladders.
Why Apply?
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Chicago Botanic Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including in employment or admissions. Please call to contact our Title IX Coordinator should you have questions or concerns. Please do not call this number to inquire about job postings or the status of your application, or with solicitations from companies or third-party recruiters.
