General Info

Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: Lanscape Laborer

PURPOSE: To perform general grounds maintenance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
1. Perform the following tasks consisting primarily of manual labor under the direction of full-time grounds crew staff: planting; transplanting and pruning trees and shrubs; watering; picking up compost; mulching; mowing; maintaining tools and equipment; chipping brush; weeding; removing refuse; fertilizing; deadheading and edging

2. Safely operate small equipment such as mowers, rototillers and weed-eaters

3. Report any tool or equipment problems to the supervisor of Horticulture Services

4. Assist indoors with projects such as equipment maintenance, shop organization and greenhouse work when weather prohibits outdoor work

DEPARTMENT: Horticulture Services

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Horticulture Services

COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Horticulture

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must have general knowledge of small tools and equipment and some maintenance experience. Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds.