- Location
- NW Chicago subburbs, Illinois
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Human Resources, October 29, 2007
Position Available: Arborist (Full-time)
Department: Collections and Grounds
General Summary:
Perform a variety of functions related to the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, including
pruning, removal, hazard evaluation, tree support, and protection systems.
Job Qualifications
Previous Training and Experience
• Associates or B.S. degree in forestry or related field with 2 - 3 years of demonstrable
work experience.
• Obtain and maintain an Illinois Certified Arborist certificate as regulated by the
International Society of Arboriculture.
• Ability to identify major insect pests and disease problems affecting trees in the Midwest.
Physical/Mental requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Illinois Pesticide Operator's license, and either a
Class A or B commercial driver’s license, which includes a medical physical and
appropriate substance testing.
• Obtain and maintain insurability by Arboretum's carrier.
• Must have physical stamina, the ability to climb trees, and use the equipment necessary to
perform tree work.
Working Conditions
• Primarily outdoors.
• Exposure to prolonged noise and/or vibration.
• Requires significant amount of physical activity: lifting (80 lbs.), bending, climbing (70
ft.), carrying (80 lbs.), pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, walking, balancing, kneeling
and travel by truck or tractor.
If interested, please forward cover letter and resume to The Morton Arboretum, Human
Resources, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL, 60532-1293, or email to: jobs@mortonarb.org.
The Morton Arboretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive equal consideration for employment.
Human Resources, October 29, 2007
Position Available: Arborist (Full-time)
Department: Collections and Grounds
General Summary:
Perform a variety of functions related to the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, including
pruning, removal, hazard evaluation, tree support, and protection systems.
Job Qualifications
Previous Training and Experience
• Associates or B.S. degree in forestry or related field with 2 - 3 years of demonstrable
work experience.
• Obtain and maintain an Illinois Certified Arborist certificate as regulated by the
International Society of Arboriculture.
• Ability to identify major insect pests and disease problems affecting trees in the Midwest.
Physical/Mental requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Illinois Pesticide Operator's license, and either a
Class A or B commercial driver’s license, which includes a medical physical and
appropriate substance testing.
• Obtain and maintain insurability by Arboretum's carrier.
• Must have physical stamina, the ability to climb trees, and use the equipment necessary to
perform tree work.
Working Conditions
• Primarily outdoors.
• Exposure to prolonged noise and/or vibration.
• Requires significant amount of physical activity: lifting (80 lbs.), bending, climbing (70
ft.), carrying (80 lbs.), pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, walking, balancing, kneeling
and travel by truck or tractor.
If interested, please forward cover letter and resume to The Morton Arboretum, Human
Resources, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL, 60532-1293, or email to: jobs@mortonarb.org.
The Morton Arboretum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive equal consideration for employment.
