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Employment Opportunities
Employment
The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is dedicated to protecting, conserving, enhancing, and promoting Winnebago County's natural heritage for the environmental, educational, and recreational benefit of present and future generations.
Full-Time Employment
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Carpenter
The Carpenter performs skilled construction, repair, maintenance, and fabrication work on buildings, structures, and infrastructure throughout the Winnebago County Forest Preserve (WCFP). This position utilizes advanced carpentry, construction, concrete, masonry, and troubleshooting skills to support facility upgrades, ensure infrastructure safety, and uphold quality standards. The role may also assist with basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repair tasks in accordance with code requirements. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
2025 Seasonal Employment
Food & Beverage Associate - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
Promotes and maintains proper food handling and preparation procedures at District golf courses (prepping, cooking and/or storing food) following rules and regulations as set forth by the State of Illinois and the Winnebago County Health Department. Work hours may vary, and include weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, and is dependent upon weather conditions and workload. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Course Maintenance I - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
Performs routine manual labor tasks at the golf course as assigned. Work hours may vary, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, depending on weather conditions and workload. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Course Maintenance II - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
Performs routine manual labor tasks at the golf course as assigned. Work hours may vary, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of thirty-five hours per week is required. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Course Cashier - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses
Registers golfers for play; rents District golf carts; sells golf merchandise; operates computerized point of sale system; performs all duties in a helpful and courteous manner. Work hours may vary, and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, depending on weather conditions and workload. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Golf Outside Attendant - Atwood Homestead, Macktown, Ledges Golf Courses Performs routine manual labor tasks as assigned. Work hours may vary, and may include weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, depending on weather conditions and workload. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Preserve Maintenance - South
Performs routine unskilled manual labor tasks as assigned. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed and is dependent on weather conditions and workload. Some weekend and holiday work required. Typical hours are weekdays 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./rotating weekends 5:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Preserve Maintenance - North
Performs routine unskilled manual labor tasks as assigned. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed and is dependent on weather conditions and workload. Some weekend and holiday work required. Typical hours are weekdays 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m./rotating weekends 5:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
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