Ranger Technician - South Operations - Seasonal

Position Type: Field Operations & Maintenance/Ranger Technician / South Ops Date Posted: 1/30/2026 Location: South Operations Shop, Grunwald FP, Elburn, IL Closing Date: Open Until Filled. The South Operations Department has seasonal Ranger Technician positions available. HOURLY RATE: $16.00 HOURS: LIMITED TO 40-HOUR WORK WEEK; TYPICALLY, MONDAY - FRIDAY; MAY INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS, HOLIDAYS; UP TO 999 HOURS PER YEAR ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Mows and maintains picnic areas, trails, parking lots, and roadways • Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including: cleaning and sanitizing rest rooms and replenishing supplies; cleaning spills; ground litter pick up and dumping garbage • Assists with semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of buildings and structures • May be required to drive trucks and trailers to deliver equipment and materials to job sites • Operates various hand and power landscape and construction equipment • Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and tools; performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment • Assist with reservation room setup and take down for rental facilities • Maintains necessary records of work completed; maintains equipment log • Assists the public as needed • General labor • Performs other duties as required or assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions • Enthusiastic, courteous, positive attitude and team spirit • Must be 18 years of age or older • Current and valid Illinois driver's license that is free from suspension or revocation during term of employment; must maintain insurability with the District's fleet carrier • Employment is subject to successful results of a criminal history background investigation and satisfactory completion of a physical and drug screen. Compensation and Benefits The hourly rate for this position is $16.00. This position is eligible for the District's seasonal benefits. Interested applicants may learn more about the District's competitive compensation program and benefit plans at kaneforest.com/careers. How to Apply Apply online at ADA Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Human Resources Department at 630-208-8662 or by email at . AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County, which contribute to the conservation of natural or historic resources and habitats, flora or fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the environmental education, recreation, pleasure and well-being of all its citizens. Our goal is to Preserve and Restore the Nature of Kane County.

Created: 2026-03-10