Greenhouse Technician: Tasks for this position include the everyday management of all aspects of our plant production including glasshouse, Illinois natives, perennial nursery, and annual nursery. • Performs production functions such as; watering, fertilizing, potting, transplanting, seed sowing, cutting propagation, pinching, spacing, etc. May assist in pest management activities such as scouting • Responsible for maintaining the production facilities, equipment, storage areas, work areas and plants in a clean, orderly, healthy condition • Actively participates in various Cantigny activities and functions involving the recreation and education of visitors, such as Greenhouse Open House(s), and miscellaneous tours, classes, demonstrations, departmental functions, etc.
Garden Technician: This position supports the installation and care of the annual flower and perennial gardens. • Assists in the planting and horticultural maintenance of the annual flower and perennial gardens, including the preparation of the gardens • Operates and maintains small equipment such as roto-tillers, garden edging tools, etc.
Forestry Technician: This position supports the care of trees and shrubs throughout the gardens and grounds. • Assist with maintenance of the tree and shrub planting throughout the Gardens and Golf Course including plant removal, installation of new plant material, watering, weeding, trimming, shearing and mulching of plants • Must be trained and understand the most proper and safe pruning methods set by ANSI A300 • Must be trained and understand the most proper and correct methods and procedures of safety with equipment as set by ANSI Z133.1-2006 • Operates small motorized equipment such as hedge shears and non-motorized arborist equipment including hand tools, shears, pole saws and loppers • Operates large motorized equipment including chipper, tractors, carts, wood splitter, etc. • Maintains arborist equipment, including cleaning and sharpening.
Construction Technician: The focus of this position is on the construction of hard surface walkways, patios, stone walls, along with any emergency duties. • Installation and repair of hard surface sidewalks, patios, stone walls, etc. • Repair and reshaping of lawns and periodically over seeding lawns. • Assists in repairs and installations of lawn and garden irrigation systems. • Clean walkways, private drive, parking lots and sidewalks of all debris. • Aid in the care and maintenance of turf; duties include mowing, grass trimming, etc. • Operate and maintain small equipment such as: concrete saw, grass trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.