Forest Technician/Applicator

Dept: Field

Direct Supervisor: Foreman TBD

Purpose:

This position is an entry level forestry technician and timber stand improvement specialist with Better Meadows & Woodlands, LLP. The successful candidate will possess/will master a wide range of skills as listed in the qualifications section. Compensation to increase with the candidate’s increased knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position is intended to work as part of a team to accomplish landowner goals, such as invasive species control, tree planting, timber stand improvement, etc.

Responsibilities:

● Invasive species control including chemical applications and mechanical removal

● Work with herbicide: accurately and safely mix and apply herbicide, using appropriate PPE

● Chainsaw operation to achieve TSI/Habitat Management: forest thinning, crop tree release;

timber marking; patch clearcuts; grassland establishment; wetland enhancement

● Interact with landowners in a professional manner

● Maintain equipment and tools: chainsaws maintained and sharp; chemical application

equipment cleaned, maintained, and calibrated; keep machinery and vehicles up to date on

maintenance

● Other duties as assigned

Major Challenges:

● This is physical work that requires the team member to operate a chainsaw, backpack sprayer, or other hand tools in a forested setting.

● Team members must be capable of traversing various surfaces including untamed forestland.

While team members will usually be part of a crew on site, they should be comfortable working

on their own for the majority of work time.

● This position will consist of year round field work. Team members must be able to dress for all weather types.

Performance Evaluation Criteria: Probationary (3mo) and Annual

● Tree/Shrub ID

● Pesticide License/Trained Applicator status

● Chainsaw safety/efficiency

● Accuracy of herbicide applications

● Speed of herbicide applications

Qualifications:

● Minimum:

o Ability to identify common invasive species of Ohio

o Ability to operate backpack and hand sprayers

o Ability to operate a chainsaw and other hand tools

o Current driver's license/must also be insurable under BM&W, LLP auto policy

● Preferred:

o Ability to identify common trees/shrubs/herbaceous plants and grasses of Ohio

o Ohio Pesticide applicators License with Commercial Core, Aquatic Pest, and Forest Pest

Control

o Ability to operate backpack and hand sprayers

o Ability to operate a chainsaw and other hand tools

o Current driver's license/must also be insurable under BM&W, LLP auto policy

Compensation:

● $15.00-$25.00 hourly

● Major holidays haid

● Health and vision insurance

● Simple IRA 3% company match

● 1 Week Paid Vacation

● $500.00 sign on bonus after 3 months of employment

Work Schedule:

● Typical work week M-F 8hrs (hours may vary)

● May work 4-10 hour days at times

● Opportunities for overtime

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Please email resume and cover letter to:

Daniel Castellucci, COO

Better Meadows and Woodlands, LLP

330-428-0801

Dan@Better-woods.com

www.Better-Woods.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• Ravenna, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person