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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
Building and Mechanical Operations Manager
This position manages the day-to-day equipment and facility repair needs of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County (FPWC). Responsibilities include scheduling and overseeing repairs, maintaining records, purchasing stock, preparing equipment specifications, and providing hands-on mechanical and facility repairs as needed. Requires management of Mechanic and Equipment Technician positions. This role also requires fabrication, troubleshooting, and project design skills. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
North Area Ranger
This entry-level position serves as a caretaker of the forest preserves with responsibility for maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of green space. Provides customer service as one of the first points of contact for preserve visitors and assists the Senior Ranger and Area Manager with preserve operations as needed. Typical winter hours are weekdays from 7:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. with no weekends (except for on-call snowplowing on a rotating basis). Summer hours are weekdays from 6:00 a.m.– 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays required. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
2026 Seasonal Employment
Food & Beverage Associate
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 Cashier
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
Performs routine manual labor tasks as assigned including but not limited to repairing ball-marks, weeding clubhouse area and beds, general cleaning and maintenance of clubhouse interior and exterior, and establishing driving range hitting stations as directed. 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.
Natural Resource Assistant
Works to restore the ecological conditions that promote and preserve native plant and animal communities in the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County's prairies, wetlands and woodlands. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed, and is dependent on weather conditions and workload. Typical workdays are Monday – Friday, 6:00a.m. - 2:30p.m., although an occasional Saturday or overtime work may be required. View the complete job description here. Apply for the position here.
Preserve Maintenance - South Area
Performs routine unskilled manual labor tasks as assigned, including but not limited to mowing, trimming brush, picking up litter, and cleaning facilities. A forty-hour work week is not guaranteed and is dependent on weather conditions and workload—some weekend and holiday work is 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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Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Tel: 815-877-6100
Email: FPWC@winnebagoforest.org
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