Job Description
The Restoration Technician II is responsible for leading and supporting field restoration activities such as planting, invasive species control, and prescribed burns to restore ecosystems, ensuring safety and environmental standards while working outdoors across diverse landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support field execution of ecological restoration projects, including planting, seeding, erosion control, and invasive species removal.
- Operate and maintain various equipment such as trucks, UTVs, skid steers, chainsaws, and backpack sprayers to ensure safety and project quality.
- Inspect and support subcontractor work to meet environmental and safety standards.
- Interpret project plans and ensure fieldwork aligns with restoration goals and standards.
- Train and mentor field staff on equipment operation, plant identification, herbicide handling, and restoration best practices.
- Participate in prescribed burns, requiring relevant certifications, and support fire management activities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of field experience in ecological restoration or related work
- Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in applicable categories or ability to obtain one
- Proficiency operating and maintaining field equipment, including trailers, skid steers, chainsaws, and backpack sprayers
- Proven experience conducting herbicide treatments and identifying native and invasive plant species
- Advanced use of GPS mapping tools
- Experience leading field crews and training others in restoration tasks
- Experience with prescribed fire and valid S130 S190 certifications per region
- Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment such as trucks with trailers, UTVs, skid steers, chainsaws, backpack sprayers, and GPS units
- Ability to interpret project plans and ensure fieldwork aligns with planting plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and invasive management standards
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, lift up to 50 pounds, walk over uneven surfaces, and navigate challenging terrain
- Ability to travel a minimum of 75% throughout South and Central Florida
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, walk over uneven surfaces, climb on construction equipment, and work outdoors in inclement weather
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks include working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, remote project sites, and using cutting-edge restoration tools and techniques
Travel opportunities across South and Central Florida
Opportunities for hands-on experience in ecological restoration projects
Supportive team environment valuing safety, integrity, accountability, and excellence
Training and mentoring in equipment operation, plant identification, herbicide handling, and restoration best practices
Potential participation in prescribed burns (certifications required)
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