Job Description
Salary: $64,753.00 - $93,368.00 Annually
Location : Lake Forest, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Forestry
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description Work alongside a team of nine with supportive leadership that encourages professional growth and work-life balance. The comradery in our team makes for a great atmosphere - the days go by fast!
Learn more about the Forestry Team by reading "New Arborist Skillfully Manages What Can be a Dangerous Job" on Lake Forest Love Blog!
STEADY WORK Work stability and great hours for a morning person! Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm. 40 hours you can count on, weekends free. Rotating after-hours call list for emergencies.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT Our community supports progressive greenspace stewardship, natural resource management and a diverse and healthy canopy. Awarded Tree City USA 42 years and counting!
SEE YOUR IMPACT Your office is outdoors with a new view every day! Work where you can take pride in creating a healthy and diverse canopy.
Open Until Filled
Starting Salary: $64,753 -$74,291 DOQ Full Salary Range: $64,753 - $93,368 Examples of Duties What You'll Do - Urban forestry management; analyzing, planting, implementing
- Tree removal, planting and trimming
- Technical rigging and problem solving
- Climbing with the use of rope and saddle
- Identifying trees, insect pests, and diseases
- Learn to identify and care for trees/shrubs common to the region
- Work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Participate in the City's snow removal program
- Maintenance of the City's Tree Inventory with TreePlotter software
- Operate the best tools and equipment including chippers, aerial lifts, log loaders and more
Qualifications - A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- Preferred: Background in Forestry (educational or hands on)
- Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL - We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
- ISA Certified Arborist a plus. We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare if you are not already certified.
- Ability to work alternate work-hour schedules for winter, weekends, and when workload dictates
- Ability to perform work in all weather conditions, including rain and snow
Supplemental Information What We Offer Excellent benefits package of employer funded and voluntary benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- low premiums
- plans offered through BCBSIL PPO and HMO
- Paid time off, sick leave and holidays
- Retirement pension (IMRF) - best funded state retirement plan
- Paid training and continuing education programs
- Including arborist training and exam
- Voluntary benefits: Aflac, EAP, Wellness Program
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. City Benefits Include:
- BCBSIL PPO and HMO insurance options, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision Insurance
- 40 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of sick time front-loaded to employees and available for immediate use
- Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays, Emergency Leave, and Paternity Leave Available
- 457 and RHS accounts through Mission Square
- Pension funded by IMRF
- Education Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Legal Shield and Norton LifeLock Discounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- $50,000 Guaranteed Life Insurance for employee through Securian, Supplemental available for employee, spouse, and children Get to know our community:
City of Lake Forest, IL
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Outdoor, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,