Job Description
A full-time Restoration Technician responsible for ecological restoration projects such as wetland planting, invasive species removal, and erosion control, primarily working outdoors to restore ecosystems and protect natural resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant, seed, and install erosion and sedimentation control measures
- Remove invasive plant species and manage invasive species control methods
- Operate light equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters, augers, and sprayers
- Apply herbicide to control invasive species
- Perform habitat restoration activities including planting, seeding, and erosion control
- Transport and operate vehicles and machinery including UTVs, tractors, skid steers, and trucks with trailers
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Ability to operate and adapt within a team as a team player
- Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors
- Preferably with some experience working in the natural resources field
- Prior experience performing native seed and plant installation, including erosion control measures
- Native plant identification knowledge
- Prior experience spraying herbicide and the ability to study for and pass a test to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator
- Experience with repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a FedMed Certificate and drive truck and trailer
- Work on a variety of projects including green infrastructure, wetland restoration, planting, and invasive plant removal management
- Work seasonally steady and over 40 hours per week
- Occasional travel may be required for some projects
- Perform field work including planting, seeding, installing erosion and sedimentation control blanketing, brush cutting, operating light equipment, and applying herbicide
- Ability to carry equipment such as chainsaws, gas-powered brush cutters, augers, or a sprayer up to 50 lbs
- Operate UTVs, tractors, skid steers, and trucks with trailers as needed
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including exposure to insects such as ticks and mosquitoes, and poisonous plants such as poison ivy
- Walk long distances while carrying equipment
Benefits & Perks
Work outdoors in nature
Learning to use specialized tools, equipment, and techniques
Gaining experience in planting, seeding, erosion control, and invasive species management
Being part of a team that values safety, hard work, and environmental impact
Seasonally steady work with over 40 hours per week
Potential for occasional travel
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