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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Floriculturist Class II (BID) Garfield Park Conservatory (Full-Time)
Location: TBA
Contact: Job Contact Email
Duties: Diagnoses, prescribes and carries out treatment plan for plant problems. Prepares proper soil mediums for plants. Properly maintain plant and seedling beds. Carries out proper planting spacing of plants. Pots and transplants plants according to prescribed techniques and procedures.Applies toxic chemicals to treat and prevent plant problems.Applies non-toxic chemicals to treat and prevent plant problems. Stores chemicals in specified storage areas. Selects and utilizes the proper hand tools for the job required.Provides assistance to the public and patrons regarding plant maintenance and identification. Supervises and instructs the apprentice personnel in the proper techniques of plant maintenance and propagation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience performing floriculture and horticulture activities such as those described above, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. License Requirement: Must be appropriately licensed with a valid State of Illinois Pesticide License in order to apply pesticides.
Application Period: 04/26/2010 – 05/10/2010
2010 Wages: $49,122 per year
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
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Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources
Job Title: Floriculturist Class II (BID) Garfield Park Conservatory (Full-Time)
Location: TBA
Contact: Job Contact Email
Duties: Diagnoses, prescribes and carries out treatment plan for plant problems. Prepares proper soil mediums for plants. Properly maintain plant and seedling beds. Carries out proper planting spacing of plants. Pots and transplants plants according to prescribed techniques and procedures.Applies toxic chemicals to treat and prevent plant problems.Applies non-toxic chemicals to treat and prevent plant problems. Stores chemicals in specified storage areas. Selects and utilizes the proper hand tools for the job required.Provides assistance to the public and patrons regarding plant maintenance and identification. Supervises and instructs the apprentice personnel in the proper techniques of plant maintenance and propagation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience performing floriculture and horticulture activities such as those described above, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. License Requirement: Must be appropriately licensed with a valid State of Illinois Pesticide License in order to apply pesticides.
Application Period: 04/26/2010 – 05/10/2010
2010 Wages: $49,122 per year
Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. *Resumes must be submitted at the time of application. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
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